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Mardi Gras World is open 7 days a week, from 9:00am to 5:30pm, with the first admission beginning at 9:00am and last admission at 4:30pm. Mardi Gras World is closed on Christmas and Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving, Easter and Mardi Gras Day. For directions, visit our Getting Here page > Celebrate Mardi Gras traditions throughout New Orleans: Twelfth Night, Chewbacchus, Zulu, Rex and more. Click here to find the best Mardi Gras events in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is a fun and exciting time in New Orleans. With so many parades, it’s also busy! We’ve made it easier than ever to have the parade schedule at your fingertips! Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Mardi Gras, also known as 'Fat Tuesday' is March 4, 2025. But on February 28, before the festivities begin, the gang from the 3rd hour of TODAY, Al Roker, Craig Melvin, and Dylan Dreyer will be exploring the vibrant city and just how the locals celebrate the popular holiday. And of course, they will be hosting a live show so everyone can join NEW ORLEANS (press release) – New Orleans & Company has partnered with NBC to spotlight the culture, cuisine and innovation of the Crescent City. The ‘TODAY’ show will be broadcast live on Feb. 28 at 8 a.m. from Mardi Gras World. This event takes place on the Friday of Mardi Gras weekend Mardi Gras World offers mini float building activities for groups. Float building is where we got our start more than 60 years ago, so let us share some of our tricks of the trade. Participants in our team building activity have the opportunity to tour our float-building warehouse and work with colleagues to create a mini float of their own. Mardi Gras is not just for humans; New Orleans hosts a "Krewe of Barkus" parade, where dogs don costumes and join the fun. The largest Mardi Gras float ever built was over 330 feet long and carried more than 200 riders. Mardi Gras in Popular Culture. Mardi Gras has made its mark in popular culture, appearing in movies, music, and literature. Since 1867, Mardi Gras has been a part of Galveston’s story, bringing the island to life with dazzling parades, elaborate costumes, and unforgettable celebrations. Today, Mardi Gras! Galveston continues that tradition with over 25 parades, high-energy festivities, and endless ways to celebrate. Mardi Gras World gives you an authentic Mardi Gras experience all year round, whether you’re here for family vacation, team building activities, New Orleans corporate events, or just on your own to experience the magic of the Crescent City. Buy your tickets today, and keep reading for more details on our tours! When you’re looking for that unique venue for a private event, this is something you just can’t top. Come see where the Mardi Gras magic is made! Private Workshops. Mardi Gras World also offers private workshops, including Mini-Float Building and Mask Making Workshops. Inquire about these activities for your next party or event! To Book a Take what many say is one of the best tours in New Orleans—enjoy a slice of the famous Mardi Gras king cake and so much more. There is nothing like a New Orleans Mardi Gras, and there’s no other tour in New Orleans that will get you closer to the action than what you’ll find at Mardi Gras World – come visit today! The rich history of Kern Studios dates back to 1932, when the first mule-drawn float was built on the back of a garbage wagon. The Early Days. The early days of what has grown into Kern Studios started with Roy Kern, a local artist-turned-sign-painter who worked his way through the Depression by painting names and signs on the bows of freighters and barges. Once these petitions have been accepted, a parade featuring the hoisting of the Mardi Gras flag follows. The city hosts a dozen events during the season, including a family winter carnival, Cajun food cook-off, the world’s largest costumed pet parade, the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball, and the Grand Parade. Biloxi, MS Mardi Gras at SeaWorld San Antonio. SeaWorld San Antonio is bringing the excitement of Mardi Gras to South Texas, Jan. 18 - Mar. 2! Grab your beads and celebrate Fat Tuesday for six whole weeks throughout the park’s spacious pathways. Events; Shop; Buy Tickets; Book your group tour or workshop today! 504-527-0392. www.rivercityvenues.com. Mardi Gras World Hours. We’re open 7 days a week
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