For anyone who has ever wondered how the giant floats featured in Mardi Gras parades are created, Mardi Gras World in New Orleans offers a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and craftsmanship ...

This article is more than 11 years old and some information may not be up to date. NEW ORLEANS – In a city known for overindulgence, maybe the largest-ever Mardi Gras float was a little too much.

Founded by Roy Kern over 90 years ago, Kern Studios remains a family-run business and continues to shape the spectacle of Mardi Gras. Forty years ago, the studio began welcoming the public to ...

NEW ORLEANS - As Carnival builds toward its out-of-control crescendo of Fat Tuesday, Barry Kern and his team of float-builders and artists are already preparing for next year's parades.

For Mardi Gras float makers, next year is already here in multimillion-dollar party business Stacey Plaisance, Associated Press Mon, Feb 20, 2012, 1:22 AM 0 ...