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Fat Tuesday 2023 was like no other Mardi Gras celebration because my sister and I were invited to be first-time parade riders for the Krewe of Argus. The membership dues to join the Krewe of Argus are only $400. That fee gets you into an Open house party, Lundi Gras Cookout, Mardi Gras Day refreshments, ride, costume, and Post Parade Party! Claire and John Olivier, of Church Point, have been riding on the Krewe of Olympus float in the Scott Mardi Gras Parade for years, but this year was different. They said they were denied entry into February in New Orleans is a time for celebration and community. For many Mardi Gras parade-goers, gazing up at the masked float-riders can be an experience both awe-worthy and full of envy. How much fun they must be having, throwing beads, trinkets, and toys to massive crowds vying for their attention. Riding on a float in a Mardi Gras parade — bestowing coveted baubles into the outstretched hands of a jazzed crowd — can be quite a thrill. Fortunately for those with a yen to play Santa Claus, some parading krewes let outsiders join in the fun — for a price. Riders will experience the thrill of throwing beads to hundreds of thousands of parade viewers on one of the most exciting days of Mardi Gras weekend. Fantesca Proprietors Susan & Duane Hoff, who served as Queen and King of the Krewe of Mid-City in 2017, have worked closely with the Krewe to provide this exclusive experience. The 26-float parade carried 1,118 female riders. Advocate Staff photo by SOPHIA GERMER The Krewe of Muses parades through New Orleans on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Veronika Bondarenko recounts her experience participating in the Krewe of Orpheus parade in New Orleans on Feb. 12. The Slidell krewe Poseidon is rolling with the theme "What a Wonderful World" with 750+ riders on 26 floats. The Southern University "Human Jukebox," the Mande Milkshakers, the Golden Sioux Mardi Gras Indians, the Honey Island Clydesdales, and many more groups will be entertaining the crowds. The dozens of Mardi Gras parades are thrown by groups called "krewes," which are basically float-riders are required by law to wear a mask to keep up the festival's mystique. To get on these 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 Be in the parade with exclusive float riding opportunities^ or 15% off^^ the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. Looking to catch beads instead? Passholders can watch the parade from a special viewing area † reserved just for them. As Mardi Gras season is ready to kick off this weekend, people from all over the country will flock to New Orleans to watch parades. If you are one of the lucky ones, you will be getting on a float and going for the best ride of your life! Mardi Gras Parade Float Riders must be 18+ or accompanied by their legal guardian. All riders must be at least 48” in height and able to board the floats, and must be able to stand for the duration of the parade. Mardi Gras is bursting with vibrant traditions, and few are as iconic as attending parades, a design studio that makes Mardi Gras floats. Arthur Hardy is a fifth-generation New Orleanian, More than 600 riders will take to the streets in Covington on Mardi Gras Day with a 19-float parade with the theme, "Movies in Paradise." Float titles include Hawaii Five O, Marley, and Havana Nights. 1:00 p.m. – Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade; 2:00 p.m. – Independent Parade; Mardi Gras Day Street Closures. All streets in and around the parade route will close one hour before the start of the first parade and remain closed until the final parade has concluded and the area is cleared of pedestrians and vehicles. Crossover Intersections Other Ways to Ride on Mardi Gras Float at Universal Orlando in 2025. Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. Reserve a guaranteed spot on one of our spectacular Mardi Gras parade floats. Plus, enjoy a 3-course meal from participating Universal Orlando restaurants. It’s the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience, an unforgettable night Riding on a float in a Mardi Gras parade — bestowing coveted baubles into the outstretched hands of a jazzed crowd — can be quite a thrill. Fortunately for those with a yen to play Santa Claus, some parading krewes let outsiders join in the fun — for a price. NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Endymion’s pre-parade Samedi Gras Block Party, parade and a live broadcast of the Endymion Extravaganza usher in Mardi Gras celebrations on Saturday, March 1, presented by BankPlus, Beads By The Dozen, Mardi Gras World and Bud Light. The new parade floats are inspired by 30 years of Universal’s Mardi Gras and its traditions – like masks, beads, food, and more. To ensure a good spot to view the parade, we recommend picking out a location about an hour before the parade starts, especially during weekend/concert nights.
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