New Orleans Got Creative For This Year's Mardi Gras And Celebrated It With House Floats (62 Pics)

Enter Megan Boudreaux, founder of Krewe of House Floats (KoHF). "I know a lot of folks are sad and disappointed that Mardi Gras cannot be normal this year, but I am hoping that Krewe of House Floats can be a way for folks to channel their creative energy, make something positive out of a bad situation, and have something to look forward to in 2021.

This is really about coming up with creative ways to celebrate carnival that keep everyone safe until we can get through to the other side of this pandemic."

Krewe of House Floats started as a small idea involving a few of Megan's friends and family. But as with so many good ideas, it quickly snowballed into a massive effort, spanning neighborhoods across the New Orleans area, the US, and around the world.

The idea that started to lift New Orleanians' spirits has also become an effort to raise money for causes across the city. Donations made to KoHF will go to those experiencing food and housing insecurity. Artists that would normally work for months on floats were commissioned to decorate houses instead. Some houses are decorated to support specific charities, including the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic, Meals for Musicians, and The Algiers Point Lil' Pantry.

Happy Yardi Gras, y'all!