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Mardi Gras parades are rolling down the streets of New Orleans once again, and the city’s one and only “stationary” parade is, too. The Krewe of House Floats (KoHF) was born from the combined creativity of local home- and business-owners, local float makers and artists, and their collective desire to keep one of New Orleans’ most-beloved traditions alive - and COVID-safe - and to NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Stronghold Studios, art and fabrication studio based in Mid-City, announced they are carrying on the house float tradition for Mardi Gras 2025. Following the dissolution of the Krewe of House Floats (KoHF), Stronghold Studios is the leading producer of house floats and has taken the reins to ensure the 2656 LePage St., “Birds of Bulbancha” float house, produced by the Krewe of Red Beans’ "Hire a Mardi Gras Artist" program 522 Leontine St. tiki volcano float house 4321 Laurel St., “Queen Embracing the city's resilient character, New Orleans residents refused to surrender their favorite holiday, and instead, adorned their houses with thematic Mardi Gras artwork, metamorphosing neighborhoods into vibrant displays of celebration. Custom-made by local artists, the House Floats breathed new life into a cherished tradition. 2021 also saw the cancellation of New Orleans’ St. Patrick’s parades. After learning about “Shamrock Our Block,” a Chicago-based project where locals competed in house decorating NEW ORLEANS (press release) – While restrictions during the COVID pandemic are gone, the house float phenomenon that sprung up as a response to carnival parades being canceled during the pandemic remains alive thanks to Stronghold Studios, an art and fabrication studio forging ahead with the cherished house float tradition for Mardi Gras 2025. Big Chief Demond Melancon wears his Red Cloud suit amongst other members of Mardi Gras Indian tribes [+] during Mardi Gras 2014. In February 2021, the usual bustle of New Orleans’ Canal New Orleans Social Clubs or Gentlemen's Clubs play a very large part in the Mardi Gras celebration. The oldest is The Boston Club (third oldest in the United States), founded in 1841 as a place for its members to congregate and partake in the fashionable card game of Boston , Rex Royalty is chosen from among its ranks. King cake:With Mardi Gras parades canceled, New Orleans eats king cake. Mardi Gras parades and many of the festivities scattered throughout the weeks leading up to the big day were canceled due to Given that all Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans were canceled this year as a result of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, inhabitants of the Louisiana city decided to decorate their homes in the Mardi Gras in New Orleans :: It Gets Easier (and More Fun!) with Kids as They Grow. We all very much know that Mardi Gras in New Orleans is one of the most magical and unique experiences in the world, and it’s not just for adults. For families with young children, the idea of braving the parades may seem daunting — but take heart! Where To Dine During Mardi Gras According To David Wallace. David Wallace is a New Orleans resident and owner of Dream House Lounge-- a wellness space and an excellent place for non-drinkers or At Home celebrating Mardi Gras House Floats of New Orleans. To help support out of work Mardi Gras artists we partnered with Krewe of Red Beans to turn our Magazine Street Gallery into a House Float during the 2021 Carnival season. Click here to learn more. Set of four; Multicolor ceramic printed New Orleans Mardi Gras House Floats New Orleans, Mardi Gras house float, PHOTO COURTESY JULIE MALONEY 2.jpg Jan 31, 2021 ‘Under the Big Top,’ Mardi Gras house float, 2208 Jay St. 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. An employee poses in front of Mardi Gras decorations that honor Pete Fountain and his Half-Fast Walking Club at Commander's Palace in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. 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. This means that the weekend when the major New Orleans Mardi Gras parades will be taking place is on the last weekend of February, which is, more specifically, from Feb. 28 through March 2. Mardi Gras Tips from NOLA Locals: What to Know Before You Go Essential Mardi Gras Advice from NOLA Insiders. New Orleans comes alive during Mardi Gras in ways that are impossible to capture until you’ve seen it with your own eyes. "House Floats" caught on like flambeaux and the good news is they'll be back in 2022, even though the regular Mardi Gras parades are scheduled to roll as well. Check out the 2022 House Floats Map . The Krewe of House Floats not only got everyone in the Mardi Gras spirit, but it became a great way to support our local artists community who began
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