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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