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Mardi Gras Floats

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The fairgrounds were brought to life with the dazzling lights and sounds of The Big Easy when the Mardi Gras Parade made its grand debut in 2000. The exciting spectacle features a contingent of nine one-of-a-kind, authentic floats crafted by Kern Studios in New Orleans.

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Al E. Gator The newest addition to the lineup, this playful alligator float carries up to 8 riders.

2024

USA Refurbished in 2024, this patriotic float features the Statue of Liberty and a soaring eagle, with space for 12 riders.

2006

African Safari An adventurous float showcasing a majestic elephant, accommodating up to 8 riders.

2004

Carneval di Venice One of the original floats, it features a striking masked joker and holds up to 8 riders.

2000

The Boeuf Gras A true New Orleans classic from the original contingent, this traditional float carries up to 8 riders.

2000

Carnival in Rio An original float featuring a smoking volcano centerpiece, with room for 8 riders.

2000

Mardi Gras New Orleans An original float celebrating the Crescent City’s festive spirit, carrying up to 8 riders.

2000

Caribbean Carnival A vibrant original float bringing island spirit to the parade, accommodating up to 8 riders.

2000

Island Reverie Formerly the Mardi Gras Band float, this vibrant island float carries up to 8 riders.

2000

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