Ah, COVID. The plague that just keeps on taking.
Life as we know it has totally changed. Lucky for us, humans are endlessly adaptable, even in the face of a deadly virus. So, when Mardi Gras time came around, what were the people of New Orleans to do when they can't celebrate?
They decorated. Boy, did they decorate.
"New Orleanians are putting Mardi Gras float artists to work (or decorating homes themselves) by having them turn their homes into floats," @themonicabyrd wrote on Instagram.
Welcome to Mardi Gras 2021! With no way to hold the traditional parades and gatherings, New Orleans residents had to find a way to celebrate their favorite holiday. The solution? House decorating, of course!
Each house is now a drive-by experience — you come to the float, the float doesn't come to you. Honestly, I love this idea. You get to stay in your car and see a bunch of gorgeous decorations! Win/win.
Like the Mystic Krewe of Unicorns, who decked their house float out in pink and blue tulle. And we can't forget those unicorns, can we?
I can't imagine how much time this took to paint and assemble! The lobsters in the flames look so real, but rest assured: no lobsters were harmed in the making of this house float.
Like Sarah Bastacky, aka @bas_tiki. Mardi Gras artists are available all across New Orleans to decorate houses during COVID, no parade floats required!
I'm just loving seeing all of these gorgeous, regal houses outfitted in bright colors and vibrant imagery. It's the fun juxtaposition I assume New Orleans is filled with!
Nothing says carnival season like a giant dinosaur decked out in Mardi Gras beads, right? If I had a house, I 100% would have a huge dinosaur in front of it — even if it wasn't time for Mardi Gras.
You may not be in New Orleans, but that doesn't mean you can't check out all the fun. Head over to the #yardigras tag on Instagram to see all of the gorgeous designs!
