Covid-19 brought new challenges to the city of New Orleans, including the hard decision to cancel the traditional Mardi Gras parades in 2021. The mayor herself declared that Mardi Gras would celebrate in its own way, stating that Mardi Gras 2021 would be "different, but not canceled". Parades are a major part of celebrating Mardi Gras, and what's a parade without some really great floats? Ever since krewes began parading through New Orleans over 100 years ago, parade floats have played a major role in Mardi Gras history. Some floats are elaborate and beautiful, while others are funny and satirical. Mardi Gras revelers greet a float from the Zulu parade at the corner of St. Charles and Canal Streets in New Orleans, La., on Mardi Gras day Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997. (AP Photo/Andrew J. Cohoon) Share Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Kaylee Hartung shares a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic floats in Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans and the family behind its historic legacy. (Sponsored by New Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Mardi Gras is one of the most iconic celebrations in the world, and at the heart of the spectacle are the dazzling, larger-than-life floats that roll through the streets of New Orleans every year. These colorful creations, covered in intricate designs, glittering lights, and costumed riders tossing beads and trinkets, are a cornerstone of the Ever since krewes began parading through New Orleans over 100 years ago, parade floats have played a major role in Mardi Gras history. Some floats are elaborate and beautiful, while others are funny and satirical. Mardi Gras Krewes; Marching Clubs; Mardi Gras Floats; WHEN IS MARDI GRAS? Mardi Gras 2025; Future Mardi Gras Dates; Family Gras; Lundi Gras; PLAN YOUR VISIT. Mardi Gras Dining; Mardi Gras Packages; Mardi Gras Attractions; Mardi Gras Tips; Mardi Gras FAQs; New Orleans Hotels; New Orleans Info; HISTORY & TRADITION. Mardi Gras History; History FAQ Floats & Parades from Mardi Gras New Orleans. Take home more than coconuts! Visit the Mardi Gras Shop. Check it out! An all-female Mardi Gras krewe will parade in a New Orleans's uptown neighborhood at night. The Muses are Zeus' nine daughters according to Greek mythology. The Parade's Honorary Muse is carried by the High Heel Shoe. The public will learn the theme shoe for the parade each year in this way. High Heel Shoe [Muses Facebook] Krewe of Orpheus Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Mardi Gras, a flamboyant celebration synonymous with vibrant costumes, pulsating music, and a kaleidoscope of colors, reaches its pinnacle with the enchanting parades featuring elaborate floats. These floats, more than mere conveyances, are dynamic expressions of art that have evolved through a rich history. Discover Where Magic Is Made. Kern Studios was founded in 1932 as a float building company for New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parades. Since then, Kern Studios has expanded across all areas of specialty fabrication and creative theming.
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