Maybe your float could be a fancy car for your little girl and she could ride inside dressed to the nines as "Miss America!" If you are coming to Mardi Gras, you could also bring your wagon and ...

For Bubba Hampton, Mardi Gras isn't just about the beads, doubloons, and partying. It's a chance to build something unique for his grandchildren. Grandfather builds custom wagon floats every Mardi ...

Here are 12 not-to-miss Mardi Gras float houses in New Orleans, with a map Think of this list as a snapshot of where we stand right now. It may help guide our readers to some of the best examples ...

According to Hardy, the floats came into the picture in 1857 — the first official Mardi Gras. "We started out with one parade and two floats. Now we have over 60 parades and over 1,100 floats ...

The self-proclaimed craft queen (Leigh) walks you through a few ideas and tips for you to jump on this bandwagon. Episode 63: House Floats and Mardi Gras. In this episode you'll hear: ...

NEW ORLEANS — They’re big, they’re beautiful, and as 2020 proved, they can be deadly. Moving forward tandem floats that roll through the streets of New Orleans must be decorated with a new ...

For anyone who has ever wondered how the giant floats featured in Mardi Gras parades are created, Mardi Gras World in New Orleans offers a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and craftsmanship ...

For Bubba Hampton, Mardi Gras isn’t just about the beads, doubloons, and partying. It’s a chance to build something unique for his grandchildren.