While the colorful floats, shouting riders, and flying beads are what most people remember from Mardi Gras, there’s a quiet but crucial piece of the celebration that keeps everything rolling. In the early days of Mardi Gras parade history, floats were simple wagons pulled by mules and horses. As the […]
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While the King’s Day pressconference was the official beginning of the season for the city of NewOrleans, the Krewe of Cleopatra’s annual Family Float Day is a cherishedtradition that serves as the unofficial beginning of Mardi Gras season for manyof the krewe’s members. Each year, the excitement is palpable as […]
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Mardi Gras season officially began today with a King’s Day kickoff conference held at River City Venues. Each year, this event marks the ceremonial beginning of Carnival, bringing together city leaders, krewe captains, and members of the media to celebrate the start of one of New Orleans’ most iconic seasons. […]
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Mardi Gras is more than parades and beads—it’s a world of traditions, colorful language, and unique New Orleans culture. From “throws” to “flambeaux,” Carnival season has a vocabulary of its own. At Mardi Gras World, we hear questions every day on our tours: What’s a krewe? Why are king cakes […]
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Tulane football found the perfect stage to celebrate its New Orleans roots with a photoshoot inside Mardi Gras World, the working float den where the artistry of Carnival comes to life. Surrounded by the towering creations of Kern Studios, the Green Wave stepped into the color, scale, and spirit that […]
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We’re thrilled to announce that Mardi Gras Mike, the dazzling, custom-built Mike the Tiger float designed by Kern Studios, is temporarily on display at Mardi Gras World while he undergoes upgrades. This special appearance gives guests an exclusive opportunity to see one of our newest and most talked-about floats up close […]
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We’re excited to share that the Mardi Gras World website has been updated with a fresh, modern design that makes planning your visit easier than ever. Just as we’ve brought Mardi Gras traditions into the modern era inside our attraction, we’ve now done the same online — giving our guests […]
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At Mardi Gras World, we’re proud to celebrate the rich history of Mardi Gras while continuing to bring this tradition into the modern era. That’s why we’ve introduced a brand-new ticketing system that makes visiting easier, faster, and more convenient than ever. Guests can now purchase Mardi Gras World tickets […]
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