(NEXSTAR) — For anyone who has ever wondered how the giant floats featured in Mardi Gras parades are created, Mardi Gras ...

And what would the Mardi Gras parade be without the gigantic, ornate floats? The world-famous floats ... or they'll just tell you what their ideas are to see the big picture, which is great.

Mardi Gras World offers a close-up look at some of the flamboyant floats and costumes used during New Orleans' famous party. One thing to know upfront: This isn't a museum – it's a warehouse ...

Many are using themes from their neighborhoods to inspire ideas, like Carley Sercovich ... But the drive to turn houses into Mardi Gras floats goes beyond just keeping the holiday tradition ...

Guests can now book reservations for the iconic “Mardi Gras Float Ride & Dine Experience,” where guests can enjoy a meal and ride on one of the parade floats. Guests can dine on a 3-course ...