Mr. Floats is perhaps New Orleans’ oldest and most enigmatic resident, having immigrated to the city in 1718 after a lengthy career with the notorious CarnEvil of Souls in Europe. Often whispered about in ancient folklore, Mr. Floats is credited as the original creator of the haunting children’s rhyme “Row, Row, Row Your Boat,” and his presence has long been tied to Haitian Vodou culture, in stories of a tall, eerie clown who preys on the spirits of young children.
