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Covid-19 brought new challenges to the city of New Orleans, including the hard decision to cancel the traditional Mardi Gras parades in 2021. The mayor herself declared that Mardi Gras would celebrate in its own way, stating that Mardi Gras 2021 would be "different, but not canceled". Since 1947, our artists and craftsmen have designed and built the oldest and biggest parade floats and attractions for each Mardi Gras season, with over 500 floats built and decorated each year. When you begin your Mardi Gras World tour, you’ll get an overview of the history of Mardi Gras in New Orleans before continuing through our float den Rebecca Todd Mardi Gras Museum- The Presbytere- Louisiana State Museum The magic and spectacle that is Mardi Gras happens every Carnival season starting Twelfth Night, Jan. 6, and culminating on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday on the Advent calendar. Since 1947, Kern Studios has built the breathtaking floats that are seen in Mardi Gras parades and in celebrations, both in New Orleans and around the world&ellips; all housed at Mardi Gras World. Experience what it takes to bring Mardi Gras to life! Walk through massive studios where floats are being built from the ground up. Trust us, you won’t find anything like this outside New Orleans. Mardi Gras World 1380 Port of New Orleans Place. Mardi Gras World is located along the Mississippi River, next to the Morial Convention Center. More than 80 percent of the parade floats that you see on the streets of New Orleans during the Carnival season are designed and built We took a free shuttle to the museum. The shuttle has a variety of pickup areas throughout the CBD and is an inexpensive and convenient way to visit. The cost to enter Mardi Gras World for an adult and a child is $36.00. Mardi Gras World is an interesting place to visit because you will have an opportunity to learn about the float design process. Ever since krewes began parading through New Orleans over 100 years ago, parade floats have played a major role in Mardi Gras history. Some floats are elaborate and beautiful, while others are funny and satirical. NOW OPEN! Tickets $29.95 for admission for adults $24.95 for children ages 2-12 $24.95 for military and seniors Buy tickets today! Hours of Operation Mardi Gras World is open 7 days a week, from 9:00am to 5:30pm, Read more > Since 1947, Kern Studios has built the breathtaking floats that are seen in Mardi Gras parades and in celebrations, both in New Orleans and around the world&ellips; all housed at Mardi Gras World. Experience what it takes to bring Mardi Gras to life! Walk through massive studios where floats are being built from the ground up. Once the film is over you can sample a slice of King Cake, try on some Mardi Gras attire, and then walk through the warehouse to see a variety of floats/props. The visit definitely provides a bird’s eye view of the Mardi Gras process. Visiting Mardi Gras World makes for a wonderful way to enjoy Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras, or any other time. Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m. Since 1947, Kern Studios has built the breathtaking floats that are seen in Mardi Gras parades and in celebrations, both in New Orleans and around the world&ellips; all housed at Mardi Gras World. Experience what it takes to bring Mardi Gras to life! Walk through massive studios where floats are being built from the ground up. Mardi Gras World is the most unique attraction in America’s most uniquely attractive city. Come see how Mardi Gras is made and get up close to Mardi Gras' grandest floats and sculptures. On January 6, 2022, the Historic New Orleans Collection’s Making Mardi Gras exhibition rambles its way into the museum's French Quarter galleries. This showstopping display invites visitors into the sprawling dens, late-night sewing sessions, and sweaty dance rehearsals where “The Greatest Free Show on Earth” is created and re-created each year among the city’s diverse communities. Gift shop and bathrooms available at entry and exit. Start off with a 18 minute video explaining the history of Mardi Gras and the parades in New Orleans. Follow your video with a complementary slice of king cake a tradition of Mardi Gras. This operation supplies 75% of the floats and props used in many of the Mardi Gras parades. In other words, if you want to see some of the world’s largest floats or simply have a good time with family and friends, the perfect event for you is a visit to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. How Big Is Mardi Gras World? Mardi Gras World is a large complex that includes several warehouses, a float-building factory, and a Mardi Gras museum.
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