(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 ...

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Universal Studios’ Mardi Gras parade floats glide down the streets of the theme park so easily. But getting that look — complete with glitter, props, special effects and bunches of bead ...

Valentine's Day might be top of mind for most people, but Mardi Gras is coming up, too. Here's what you need to know about ...

Beads in traditional Mardi Gras colors decorate floats in the Bastrop Mardi Gras ... but flambeaux has transitioned into a performance art of its own, with carriers wearing robes and dancing ...