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From the Ground Up: Mardi Gras Floats

From the Ground Up: Mardi Gras Floats

A fascinating, behind the scenes look at the artists and craftspeople who design and build Mardi Gras floats and some Carnival float-building traditions. Originally aired in 1990.

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From the Ground Up: Mardi Gras Floats is a local public television program presented by WYES

From the Ground Up: Mardi Gras Floats

From the Ground Up: Mardi Gras Floats

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The art & magic of Mardi Gras floats explored through interviews with artists & craftsme (59m 15s)

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