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Mardi Gras is famous for its colorful parades, elaborate floats and unforgettable celebrations. But in 2021, when parades throughout Louisiana were canceled because of COVID-19, creative residents of New Orleans found another way to keep the spirit alive: they transformed their homes into Mardi Gras house floats!
In 2026, the house-float tradition celebrated its sixth consecutive year. What began as a creative response to canceled parades became another way for neighborhoods to celebrate Mardi Gras, while providing opportunities for local artists and decorators.
Bringing Mardi Gras Home
Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. It's traditionally a time for celebration, music, food and colorful decorations.
The house-float tradition brought that festive atmosphere directly into neighborhoods. Homes became elaborate displays, with colorful decorations, imaginative themes and plenty of purple, green and gold.
Even after traditional parades returned, house floats continued to give residents another way to celebrate.
Light Up Your House Float with FLIC Luminaries
FLIC Luminaries is delighted to be part of the celebration! Our Mardi Gras luminarias come in traditional purple, green and gold, with both decorated and undecorated options.
We've even had FLIC Luminaries displayed along St. Charles Avenue during Mardi Gras!
Whether you're decorating a New Orleans house float, illuminating your porch, lining your walkway or hosting your own Mardi Gras party, our reusable luminaries bring color and light to the occasion.
FLIC Luminaries is proud to be part of this joyful season by providing both decorated and undecorated luminary lights!
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Let the Good Times Roll!
Mardi Gras is all about creativity, celebration and bringing people together. Whether your display is large or small, add a little extra color and light with FLIC.
