Video above: The Krewe of Bacchus made beautiful floats for 1980 Mardi Gras The city’s two biggest parades — hosted by the social clubs Krewe of Zulu and Krewe of Rex — moved up their start ...

Now, the world's largest free festival is trying to clean up. The mood is festive as I board the pink and purple Mardi Gras float. Beautiful glass beads hang from hooks lined up above my head ...

Even though Bacchus seemed to roll *** little bit later than expected, there was no decrease in enthusiasm when His Majesty Bacchus the 12th, Pete Fountain, New Orleans goodwill ambassador to the ...

Well after the Krewe’s floats were parked, cars were streaming into a Royal Street parking garage as members and guests arrived for yet another big happening, the Mobile Area Mardi Gras ...

After them comes raucous floats on display by the parading society. Cain’s image is everywhere throughout the day. It can be seen on T-shirts, cups, koozies and specialized Mardi Gras beads.

Yes, Mardi Gras is Tuesday ... After all, the floats – made by customers, staffers, and others – are all less than 3 feet by 6 feet and are typically connected to a sled or wagon.

Belynda Torres, a fellow resident, shares the excitement surrounding the parade, saying, “Their floats ... wagon and rode the streets of Kaplan, proving that women, too, could celebrate Mardi ...

(NEXSTAR) — 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 ...

But it might more aptly be called a "factory of fun." "This is Mardi Gras World. The home of where we gulf all these floats," said Kern. Within these walls, hundreds of Mardi Gras floats ...

Check out the glider museum, send your love a special Valentine, and join a Mardi Gras parade this month ... and found objects including gears, tiles, wagon wheels, mannequins, tractor seats ...