Ever since krewes began parading through New Orleans over 100 years ago, parade floats have played a major role in Mardi Gras history. Some floats are elaborate and beautiful, while others are funny and satirical.

!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.

2024年1月17日 · Are you ready for the float parades? Here are the maps that show the route for all 33 parade routes for krewes in the Crescent City.

2025年1月1日 · 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.

2020年2月23日 · When the Mistick Krewe of Comus presented the first Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans in 1857, it featured only two floats, and they were borrowed from Mobile, Alabama’s New Year’s Eve...

One of the most iconic elements of the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans is the elaborate floats that parade through the city’s streets. Krewes create these uniquely decorative floats every year.

2023年2月14日 · Everyone has their favorite, but some floats drift into the iconic category. They are the most spectacular floats that stand out as they roll down the parade route. Here are five of our favorites. Krewe of ZULU: Zulu King . The New …

Mardi Gras floats are tractor-pulled structures artists build and design to parade krewes around New Orleans during carnival season. Professional artists use wood, papier-mâché, paint, lights, and glitter to decorate each float to match the parade theme.

2024年1月9日 · From their modest beginnings in the inaugural parade of the Mistick Krewe of Comus in 1857, Mardi Gras floats have undergone a captivating transformation, becoming iconic symbols that capture the essence of this annual extravaganza.

4 天之前 · Let the good floats roll. It’s time for the 2025 Universal Mardi Gras parade! The parade is performed nightly at Universal Studios Florida for the duration of the Carnaval celebration. Guests can view it from the ground or participate as a bead thrower by signing up for the float ride experience. Pre-Parade Meet and Greets