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In A Year Without Parades, Mardi Gras In New Orleans Is All About House Floats
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In A Year Without Parades, Mardi Gras In New Orleans Is All About House Floats
Mardi Gras parades were cancelled in New Orleans for the first time in more than 40 years. But New Orleans residents have found a creative solution: turn their houses themselves into floats. The drive to create “house floats” is supporting a community of local artists who lost their jobs. Mardi Gras looks different for New Orleans residents this year. Back in November, Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced the cancellation of festivities. The city made a point to note that while Mardi Gras itself can’t be cancelled, the city won’t be able to “celebrate the holiday this year as we have in ...
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New Orleans houses turn into Mardi Gras floats Caitlin O'Kane Virus Outbreak Paradeless Mardi Gras © Janet McConnaughey / AP New Orleans and Mardi Gras go hand in hand, so when the city decided it had to cancel the the parades, parties and large gatherings for 2021, residents knew they wouldn't let the holiday pass without a celebration. Mardi Gras parades are not permitted this year because large gatherings have proven to be super-spreader events for COVID-19, said Mayor LaToya Cantrell's office. But despite the cancellations, festive "floats" will still line the streets...
Houses in New Orleans are transformed into Mardi Gras floats since parades are canceled By Caitlin O'Kane Mardi Gras transforms into COVID-friendly party New Orleans and Mardi Gras go hand in hand, so when the city decided it had to cancel the the parades, parties and large gatherings for 2021, residents knew they wouldn't let the holiday pass without a celebration. Mardi Gras parades are not permitted this year because large gatherings have proven to be super-spreader events for COVID-19, said Mayor LaToya Cantrell's office. But despite the cancellations, festive "floats"...