NEW ORLEANS – Stronghold Studios, an art and fabrication studio based in Mid-City New Orleans, is partnering with Smalls Sliders Metairie for a unique Mardi Gras collaboration that blends art, local business and interactive fun.
This Carnival season, Melissa from Smalls Sliders Metairie is transforming her signature Can into a Mardi Gras masterpiece with custom creations from Stronghold Studios. But the celebration doesn’t stop there – Smalls Sliders is launching an exclusive Bingo Card Challenge, inviting customers to explore the city’s most vibrant house floats, including Stronghold’s installations.
How It Works
Participants can pick up a Smalls Sliders Mardi Gras Bingo Card at the Metairie location (4580 Veterans Blvd.) and visit participating decorated homes across the city. Once they check off all locations, they’ll unlock a special offer at Smalls Sliders, making their Mardi Gras adventure even more rewarding.
To showcase this exciting initiative, Smalls Sliders and Stronghold Studios are collaborating on a special social media feature highlighting both the decorated Smalls location and the bingo challenge, encouraging the community to join in on the fun.
A Tradition of Art and Community
“The house float movement has become a beloved part of Mardi Gras, and we’re excited to collaborate with Smalls Sliders to bring an interactive experience to the celebration,” said Coco Darrow, founder of Stronghold Studios. “This partnership is all about creativity, community, and the spirit of Carnival.”
This collaboration with Smalls Sliders further reinforces their commitment to making the season more immersive and engaging for locals and visitors alike.
Join the Fun
House float installations began in early January 2025, and the Bingo Card Challenge is currently live and will run throughout the Mardi Gras season. For updates and details on how to participate, follow @strongholdstudiosnola and @smalls_sliders on Instagram.
Due to demand, Stronghold Studios has also extended their flower sales through Mardi Gras. Visit the Stronghold Studios warehouse at 4429 Bienville Ave., every Friday and Saturday til the end of Mardi Gras from 12-6 p.m. to shop hundreds of colors, sizes, and styles. Discounted flowers start as low as $40 while supplies last.
For More Information
Visit www.strongholdstudios.com to begin the house float design process or submit your home for the official map. All decorated houses are welcome to submit.
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