When Howell Crosby was a teenager in the 1970s, he spent three Fat Tuesdays crammed inside the Rex organization’s Boeuf Gras float, pulling the string that made the knife-wielding butcher figure ...

“Boeuf Gras” float for Rex parade, “Look to the Stars” (1977): The boeuf gras is a representation of the fatted ox, traditionally the last meat eaten before the beginning of Lent.

(Courtesy: Krewe of Alla) Queen Gian Durand says this event is not only historic for her but also for the city. She plans to have 23 children on her float to show them a unique Mardi Gras experience.

A financial dispute between the Krewe of Oshun and longtime float builder Jack Rizzuto has sparked internal conflict within the Mardi Gras organization, according to NOLA.com. Krewe of Oshun ...

Mardi Gras magic at the Krewe of Centaur float loading party Live parade coverage from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on KTBS 3, KTBS 3.3, KTBS.com & all of your KTBS 3 Now connected devices. Feb 2, 2024 ...

The Krewe of Freret will honor Grammy-winning Soul Queen Irma Thomas with a new float in its 2025 parade, themed “Time Is on Our Side.” ...

Foster Marketing President and CEO Tiffany Harris says the Krewe of Bonaparte Float Den will be a multi-purpose building with more than 35,620 sq. ft. of float storage space, including a 14,170 sq ...

When Howell Crosby was a teenager in the 1970s, he spent three Fat Tuesdays crammed inside the Rex organization’s Boeuf Gras float, pulling the string that made the knife-wielding butcher figure ...