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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 > 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 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 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 History. The history of Mardi Gras World is inseparable from the life and career of Blaine Kern. Kern’s father, Ray, was a New Orleans painter who taught his son everything he knew about his craft. Together, the duo made a name for themselves designing, building, and painting Mardi Gras floats during the 1930s and 1940s. Getting to the cruise terminal during Mardi Gras parade yesterday What to do with luggage before flight Feb 27, 2025 Hurricane Season & Weather in Late October Feb 27, 2025 When is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season If you’re visiting Disney World or staying at the Port Orleans Resorts next week, you might like to check out the parade. Here’s a quick recap: Date: March 4, 2025; Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. What: Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration; Remember: Choose a spot to watch the parade based on how long you plan to stay. If you want to see who Mardi Gras (UK: / ˌ m ɑːr d i ˈ ɡ r ɑː /, US: / ˈ m ɑːr d i ɡ r ɑː /; [1] [2] also known as Shrove Tuesday) is the final day of Carnival (also known as Shrovetide or Fastelavn); it thus falls on the day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. [3] So, whether you’re a Mardi Gras newbie or a seasoned carnival-goer, Mardi Gras World offers a unique peek behind the curtain of one of the world’s most famous parties. Just be warned – you might leave with an irresistible urge to book your next trip to New Orleans during carnival season! Mardi Gras World requires all reservations to be confirmed, including guest count, 10 days prior to tour date. A non-refundable deposit must be submitted within 2 weeks of initial booking. Deposits and final payments are non-refundable. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time to guarantee your time slot. 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 World offers a complimentary shuttle for people interested in taking our day tour, with designated pick-ups downtown and in the French Quarter. Where Every Day Is Mardi Gras! Call now! 504-361-7821 Our hour-long Mardi Gras World tour will give you and your tour group an insider’s view of how Mardi Gras is made. Where Every Day Is Mardi Gras! Call now! 504-361-7821 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. Come get a behind-the-scenes look as we build our props and floats for next year’s parades. Mask-Making. Explore the artistic side of Mardi Gras! Lauren Haydel holds a "Krewe of Mouses" shirt at Fleurty Girl in New Orleans on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Staff photo by Brett Duke, The Times-Picayune) The Official Mardi Gras World Parade Schedule has returned in time for Mardi Gras 2020! Download and print our handy schedule so you can catch all your favorite Mardi Gras parades! Keep a special eye out for the parades we Read more > Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a lively celebration that takes place before the season of Lent in many parts of the world, especially in New Orleans, Louisiana. This festive occasion is marked by colorful parades, lively music, and fun costumes. Mardi Gras World is the most unique attraction in America’s most uniquely attractive city. This was not the greatest time to go, since the Mardi Gras parade was It’s finally time for the first weekend of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which many locals consider to be their favorite time of year besides Mardi Gras, of course! And just like carnival season, Jazz Fest (as the New Orleanians say), is enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike.
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