Stronghold Studios:

Your House Float Headquarters!

Stronghold Studios is one of New Orleans’ leading creators of custom artwork for Mardi Gras House Floats. With some of the best artists and designers in the city working in our studio, we’re confident that

if you can dream it, we can make it.

What is a house float and how did this tradition start?

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent closures that brought New Orleans' iconic Carnival revelry to a halt, the city tapped into its resilient spirit by transforming adversity into creativity. From the depths of adversity, a new tradition arose - turning homes into parade floats.

Embracing the city's resilient character, New Orleans residents refused to surrender their favorite holiday, and instead, adorned their houses with thematic Mardi Gras artwork, metamorphosing neighborhoods into vibrant displays of celebration. Custom-made by local artists, the House Floats breathed new life into a cherished tradition.

Amongst the many struggling businesses during the pandemic, the Stronghold Studios team faced an uncertain future. However, when the House Float phenomenon took hold, their fortunes started to turn around. We at Stronghold found ourselves perfectly positioned to ride the cresting wave of this evolving tradition.

Now with each passing year, the talented team at Stronghold Studios continues to be the leading force in producing awe-inspiring House Floats, delivering a dynamic and immersive way to experience the historic tradition of Mardi Gras that will exist for years to come!