NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Carnival season is in full swing, but with it comes a reminder from local officials and utility providers about the dangers of Mylar or foil balloons and confetti cannons.

Daniel Fahlström is a Swedish artist who goes by the name Huge. He makes hyper-realistic mylar balloon art that will trick your eye into thinking you can reach out and grab them. We spoke with ...

DON’T LET THE BALLOON THAT YOU BLOW UP BE THE REASON WE HAVE AN ELECTRIC BLOWOUT. MYLAR AND THOSE SUBSTANCES THAT CONDUCT ELECTRICITY CERTAINLY CAN RAIN ON OUR PARADE, BUT ONE THAT COUNCIL ...