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A Mardi Gras mask on a purple background with the text "help us build a Mardi Gras glossary"

Help Us Build a Mardi Gras Glossary

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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People standing on top of the Mardi Gras Mike float in Omaha, Nebraska.

Mardi Gras Mike Roars to Life at Mardi Gras World

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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The Bacchagator—an alligator-themed Mardi Gras float from the Bacchus parade

A New Look for Mardi Gras World Online

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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