Floats

The 2021 Mardi Gras season in ‘Little Carnival Capital’ is cancelled but the spirit of carnival time continues. Mayor Dukes along with members of Pointe Coupee Sheriff’s Office, New Roads Police Department, members of Pointe Coupee Parish Government, as well as local parade organizers have made the decision to host Floats in the Prettiest City on the Water, a drive-through stationary viewing of flamboyantly-themed floats, in New Roads beginning Saturday, February 6 thru Tuesday, February 16.

 

This year elaborate themed and satirical floats will be viewed in the prettiest city on the water but there will be no parade route or crowded streets. “We have found an alternative and safe way to bring Mardi Gras to the prettiest city on the water,” said Mayor Dukes. “Stationary parades are trending. There’s a sense of excitement from the organizers and the parish about bringing this experience to New Roads. We are hopeful we can return to our traditional Mardi Gras festivities in 2022.”

 

The Mill located at 311 Mill Street will be transformed into carnival central. Cars will enter from Oak Street and drive-thru The Mill’s entrance to view more than a dozen floats on display from the Lions Club, Carnival Club, as well as floats from other parades and krewes from around the state. “We are inviting everyone to come to the Prettiest City on the Water and enjoy Mardi Gras modified,” says Mayor Dukes. “In the midst of a pandemic, this is a great way to enjoy the carnival spirit while social distancing.” On Fat Tuesday, patrons are encouraged to decorate their vehicles to win a prize.

 

When:

Saturday, February 6th through Tuesday, February 16 Weekdays 5pm-10 pm and Weekends 10am-10pm

Pricing:

Tickets for ‘Floats in the Prettiest City on the Water’ can be purchased online at newroads.net or at the New Roads Information Center on Main Street. The cost of tickets is $10 per car with a maximum of 8 passengers. Social distancing and mask will be required.

 

In order to follow COVID-19 guidelines, patrons are asked to remain in their cars at all time. Walking and stopping to congregate in the park area will be strictly prohibited. City of New Roads are still looking for participants with floats to display. If interested, contact lbroussard@cityofnewroads.net by February.Tickets can be purchased at newroads.net.