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 > Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. Search . Home; What's New; Media; Contact; Westbank; The Mystic Krewe of Music 6:00pm view map ; Tuesday 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 ] Founded in 2023, the coed Mystic Krewe Of Music rolls on the West Bank in Marrero with 250+ riders and 20 floats with musical themes. Their signature throw is a musical pillow. The mission of The Mystic Krewe of Music is to bond, unite, and evoke a harmonious climate with men and women of all nationalities, races, and or religions. The Krewe of Nandi is an all-female organization on the Westbank, open to all women 21 years and older. Established in 2022, the Krewe’s motto is “Love Her, Cherish Her, Empower Here.” NEW ORLEANS — The 18-float Krewe of Music rolled on the West Bank Monday evening. It's now one of three krewes that parade there, but 30 years ago, 11 krewes called the West Bank home. The owner of Mardi Gras World is a friend and I know he works hard at providing good customer relations. Read more. Written July 18, 2019. Answer Read all 16 responses. 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 MARRERO, La. — The Krewe of Nandi rolls on the night of Tuesday, Feb. 26, starting at Lapalco Boulevard on the West Bank.The Krewe of Nandi is an all-female Krewe that started in 2022. The theme The Westbank parade returns with 350 riders, 18 floats, and new safety measures Arthur Hardy with the Times-Picayune and Mardi Gras Guide says the parade’s return is part of a larger revival Located just five minutes from the CBD. CONTACT US. 225 Westbank Expressway Gretna, LA 70053 Call: 504.365.1274 Email: info@mardigrasbonanza.com In 1984, Mardi Gras World was created as an attraction to provide visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the work of Kern Studios. Where Every Day Is Mardi Gras! Call now! 504-361-7821 The 53rd Bourbon Street Awards with Bianca Del Rio & Varla Jean Merman hosting at St. Ann and Dauphine streets in the New Orleans French Quarter on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. 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. Krewe of Symphony. The Krewe of Symphony will route with 15 floats, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 6:30 pm. Krewe of Rosethorn. Head on down to the town of Jean Laffite for their kind Mardi Gras parade on Jean Lafitte Blvd on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at NOON. Founded in 1977 on the West Bank, the co-ed Krewe of King Arthur now parades on the New Orleans Uptown route. With 2,400+ members and 70+ floats, they are the largest parade on the first weekend of Carnival (known as “Family Sunday”) and the 7th largest Mardi Gras parade overall. If you are lsearching for Mardi Gras themed items you have found the right place! 225 Westbank Expwy, Gretna, LA 70053. 504.365.1274 OPEN. Everyday. 9am-7pm. West Bank Parades. Krewe of NOMTOC Saturday, March 1. Starts at 10:45 am. Le Pass is perfect for Mardi Gras! Use Le Pass during Mardi Gras to plan your trip and Explore downtown New Orleans, Mardi Gras World, and much more from our hotel. The Courtyard New Orleans Westbank/Gretna makes it easy to discover the area. 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 >
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