Thousands of New Orleans residents turn homes into Mardi Gras 'floats'
Thousands of New Orleans residents turn their own homes into Mardi Gras 'floats' after the city cancels this year's festival amid the COVID pandemic Tens of thousands of people usually pack into downtown New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras in February and March each year City officials have cancelled this year's festivities amid the COVID-19 pandemic But many locals are refusing to let the pandemic dampen their party spirit, and are now turning their homes into parade floats to bring color and flair to the city More than 9,000 people have joined the 'Krewe of House Floats' Facebook page a...