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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". Ask about our free shuttle for you or your New Orleans travel party (the shuttle is not available for groups). Experience Mardi Gras 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. 1380 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans, LA 70130. Parking is available in Lot G (355 Henderson St.) for a fee of $23. Take the Streetcar. The streetcar is one of New Orleans’ oldest forms of transportation and is a great way to tour New Orleans when you’re done touring Mardi Gras World. 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. 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130-1805 Mardi Gras World (also known as Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, MGW) is a tourist attraction located in New Orleans. Guests tour the 300,000 square foot working warehouse where floats are made for Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans. [ 1 ] Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, Louisiana. 54,203 likes · 59 talking about this · 180,529 were here. Mardi Gras World gives you an authentic Mardi Gras experience all year round, whether you’re here We visited Mardi Gras World in New Orleans, Louisiana. Here is where some of the grandest floats in the Mardi Gras parade are made by master artists. For m Louisiana families let the good times rollon the way to Disney World for Mardi Gras Share this New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 504-529-0522 . News Tips: Mardi Gras World is open 7 days a week, from 9:00am to 5:30pm, with the first admission beginning at 9:00 am and last admission at 4:30pm. Guided tours begin every half hour with a video presentation. Mardi Gras World is closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and Mardi Gras Day. Ask about our free shuttle. (shuttle not available for large Mardi Gras World is the most unique attraction in America’s most uniquely attractive city. 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130-1805 He brought these ideas to New Orleans and developed the monumental scale and lavish ornamentation of today’s spectacular Mardi Gras floats. Blaine Kern was instrumental in the formative years of some of New Orleans’ biggest parades and “Super Krewes” and is still known as “Mr. Mardi Gras.” THE CREATION OF MARDI GRAS WORLD Mardi Gras World is located at 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, adjacent to the Convention Center. Parking costs $20, but if you’re staying in the Warehouse District or Central Business District, you should consider just walking here. A free shuttle service also connects Mardi Gras World to central New Orleans locations. Come witness the process that makes Mardi Gras the greatest free show on Earth. Our hour-long tour gives visitors an insider’s view of how Mardi Gras is made and includes a video on the history of Mardi Gras. Take the opportunity to dress like a Mardi Gras float rider. Help your team get to know each other better in a fun, inspiring environment with team building activities and New Orleans corporate events at Mardi Gras World. Where Every Day Is Mardi Gras! Call now! 504-361-7821 But it wasn't until Blaine Kern, "Mr. Mardi Gras," went to work that the parades became spectacular. The company that he founded in 1947 is now New Orleans' top producer of monumental parade paraphernalia. In 1984 -- the year of the long-forgotten New Orleans World Fair -- Kern opened his workshops to the public as Mardi Gras World.
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