. >> reporter: doug mccash has been covering new orleans culture for local publications for decades andas been photographing some of the most creative floats as they appear throughout the city. as you have documented all of these places, you've encountered a lot of locals, a lot of tourists passing by, families. what are you hearing from the people around these house floats? >> i think people are really celebrating that we're supposed to have this reputation for being creative and never say die, you know, that kind of thing. and this is such a great example of it. and i think everybody is really enjoying that. even in covid we're living up to expectations. >> look -- >> reporter: a sentiment echoed by joni broussard. we caught up with her as she was out with her family. what does it mean when the parades are not rolling for you to be able to see these houses like this? >> well, this is actually incredible. you get to walk and actually see and take your time as when floats pass, it's kind of -- you got to watch it or you miss it. this is pretty neat. >> reporter: so for you, this is not

. >> reporter: doug mccash has been covering new orleans culture for local publications for decades andhe city. as you have documented all of these places, you've encountered a lot of locals, a lot of tourists passing by, families. what are you hearing from the people around these house floats? >> i think people are really celebrating that we're supposed to have this reputation for being creative and never say die, you know, that kind of thing. and this is such a great example of it. and i think everybody is really enjoying that. even in covid we're living up to expectations. >> look -- >> reporter: a sentiment echoed by tjoni broussard. we caught up with her as she was out with her family. what does it mean when the parades are not rolling for you to be able to see these houses like this? >> well, this is actually incredible. you get to walk and actually see and take your time as when floats pass, it's kind of -- you got to watch it or you miss it. this is pretty neat. >> reporter: for a year, this is not like the second choice, this is even better? >> i think so. i mean, covid has don