Kern Studios, the world leader in float creation, has been a part of Mardi Gras history since 1932. Now the family-owned and operated business designs and builds floats for festivals and celebrations all over the world. Mardi Gras events. Mardi Gras Party; Padam Patrol Party Bus; Parade. Plan your Parade experience; Parade transport information; Parade float list 2025; Parade Viewing Areas. Taylor Square Takeover; Sideshow; Club Cindy; Accessible Parade Viewing Area; Fair Day. Plan your Fair Day experience; Fair Day stalls directory; Ultra Violet; Laneway 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 Floats; WHEN IS MARDI GRAS? Mardi Gras 2025; Future Mardi Gras Dates; Family Gras; Visit the Mardi Gras Shop. Check it out! Latest Mardi Gras News In the late 1830s, Mardi Gras celebrations consisted of processions of masked revelers with carriages and horseback riders, with gaslit flambeaux carriers lighting the way. In 1856, a group of Mobile natives formed the Mistick Krewe of Comus. The parade featured horse-drawn floats and was a huge success, leading to the formation of more krewes The king of Mardi Gras himself, Arthur Hardy is your go-to guy for information on parade routes, krewes, Mardi Gras royalty, and everything in between. You can find it all in the Arthur Hardy Mardi Gras Guide, which has been published since 1977 and contains 160 pages of facts, photos, and fun. Order your guide here. B - Beads Mardi Gras Decorators of Slidell owns 36 floats and has a virtual monopoly on St. Tammany parades, handling Eve in Mandeville, Olympia in Covington, and Dionysus, Poseidon, Slidellians and Titans 🪡 Process of Float Creation. Creating Mardi Gras floats is a time-consuming, intricate, but highly creative process spanning several months. It involves a team of artists, designers, and builders who work together to bring the parade’s theme to life. Designing and Sketching. The first step in creating a Mardi Gras float is designing and Known for its spectacular parades, floats, marching bands, throws, and King cake, Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration in New Orleans. The first recorded Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans took Mardi Gras World. Mardi Gras World is in a large warehouse where the floats are designed and built. In the front of the building is a gift shop where you can buy a ticket to get a behind the scenes tour of the work that is being done to build the floats. Although it was impressive to see the finished products of many of the props from previous The price for the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience starts at $89.99 per person + tax (gratuity included). Pricing varies by date, subject to availability. Age and height restrictions apply. Tomorrow night, for the 41st time since 1978, Sydney's CBD will light up with all the magic of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. And with a ginormous 197 floats scheduled in, the parade is Plan your visit to Houma, and experience the joy, tradition, and culture of our unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration. Stay tuned to ExploreHouma.com for parade updates, route details, and everything you need to make the most of Mardi Gras 2025. Houma, it’s your time to shine—Mardi Gras season is here! Let’s celebrate Bayou Country style! Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, falls on March 4 this year and is celebrated in many places including Florida. Many Florida cities are hosting Mardi Gras celebrations, including parades, live music Mardi Gras Day on the Northshore begins at 10 a.m. with the 24-float Carnival in Covington. More than 450 riders will celebrate with the theme, "This and Dat." Float titles include Red Beans and Rice with Abita Roasting, Crawfish and Beer with St John's Fools of Misrule, and Lady and the Tramp with But no matter what, the people of this city have always found a way to come together and celebrate. Mardi Gras floats are a symbol of that spirit—a testament to the city's ability to rise above adversity and keep moving forward. The Power of Storytelling. At their core, Mardi Gras floats are about storytelling.
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