Narrator: What would Mardi Gras in New Orleans be without the parade? And what would the Mardi Gras parade be without the gigantic, ornate floats ... their ideas are to see the big picture ...

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 ...

“We present to Kern the next day — here’s our six new floats.” Kern, famed maker of Mardi Gras decor, has an artist who then takes Universal’s ideas and ... with these big, bold flavors ...