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Joining the ranks of esteemed Grand Marshals Chapel Hart, is none other than the beloved "Mayor of Metairie," Neuty the Nutria.

Dennis Assaf was the young music director at Munholland Methodist Church in Metairie in 1977, when he decided to organize a Christmas concert with the choirs of seven neighboring churches

Floats in the Oaks puts New Orleans in the drivers seat with reverse parade “COVID-friendly, this is the next best thing for Mardi Gras that we can do in New Orleans. New Orleans-style COVID Mardi Gras." Author: Devin Bartolotta / Eyewitness News (WWL) Published: 10:44 PM CST February 4, 2021 Updated: 10:45 PM CST February 4, 2021 NEW ORLEANS — The familiar, neon glow of Mardi Gras magic is, this year, illuminated by headlights. City Parks’ ...

Beau rides again: Floats in the Oaks tribute honors a former Rex & City Park leader The Rex kings float at City Parks special Carnival event features a tribute to Beau Bassich, King of Carnival 1989 and a longtime City Park leader. Author: Dominic Massa / WWL-TV Updated: 5:28 PM CST February 4, 2021 NEW ORLEANS — Beau Bassich’s daughter laughs when she admits that – other than his family - two of his biggest passions in life were City Park and Carnival. Tha...

New Orleans makes lemonade out of COVID lemons with Floats in the Oaks, House Floats The city refused to let a chance for a good time get by without an innovative way to celebrate. Author: WWL Staff Updated: 10:49 AM CST February 4, 2021 Dont tell New Orleans it cant have a party for Mardi Gras. Told a few months ago that the season wouldnt include parades and would be discouraging big crowds, some innovative minds in the city came up with idea that instead of th...

There's a new way to celebrate Carnival and City Park says they're excited to be part of it.

City Park announces Floats in the Oaks event, tickets on sale now Share Updated: 12:23 PM CST Jan 22, 2021 City Park announces Floats in the Oaks event, tickets on sale now Share Updated: 12:23 PM CST Jan 22, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript DURING THE BUILDING. THE FESTIVITIES MIGHT BE CANCELED BY THE GOOD TIMES WILL STILL ROLL. A MARDI GRAS THEMED FUNDRAISER CALLED FLOATS IN THE OAKS. CITY PARK ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO DRESS UP IN COSTUMES AND DECORATE YOUR CARS. ...

Floats in the Oaks coming to New Orleans City Park Rex, Zulu, Bacchus, Hermes, Thoth, King Arthur, Argus, Alla, Morpheus, Iris, Pygmalion, Mid City, Tucks, Femme Fatale, Babylon, Druids, & Carrollton are helping. Author: Osama Ayyad Updated: 8:07 AM CST January 22, 2021 NEW ORLEANS — People upset about the lack of parades this Mardi Gras season may have something to celebrate after all. New Orleans City Park is putting together a chance for people to see floats...