Narrator: What would Mardi Gras in New Orleans be without the parade? And what would the Mardi Gras parade be without the gigantic, ornate floats ... their ideas are to see the big picture ...

“We present to Kern the next day — here’s our six new floats.” Kern, famed maker of Mardi Gras decor, has an artist who then takes Universal’s ideas and ... with these big, bold flavors ...

There’s a slew of exciting activities on deck, from dazzling floats ... big in 2025 as some of the biggest names in live ...

New Orleans welcomes nearly a million revelers from around the world for the biggest day of the year for the Big Easy ... in New Orleans since 1837. Mardi Gras floats first appeared in 1857.

Mardi Gras World offers a close-up look at some of the flamboyant floats and costumes used during New Orleans' famous party. One thing to know upfront: This isn't a museum – it's a warehouse ...