. >> look -- >> reporter: a sentiment echoed by joni broussard.e 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 like the second choice, this is even better? >> i think so. i mean, covid has done a lot of bad, you know, for a lot of people. but i don't think people would have thought of this if covid wouldn't have happened. >> reporter: city council member jay banks is chairman of the board of the zulu social aid and pleasure club, an iconic part of mardi gras parading. >> it is new orleans culture. we are the melting pot of the world, the cultures here all blended from french to spanish to african. they all came here together and made this magic that we see today. and we have this wonderful gift to share. this is absolutely mag

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