The following is a transcript of the video. 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?

Narrator: Every January, as the rest of the world settles down after the holidays, the city of New Orleans gears up for Mardi Gras. Carnival season is full of parades, balls, and its signature ...