Mardi Gras World offers a free shuttle service for day tour guests from ten downtown locations. You can also drive and park in Lot G for $23, or take the streetcar to Canal Street Station. 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 > Some people rent bikes, but the public transportation system is probably your best bet. The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority has created the tools you need to navigate smoothly around New Orleans. Unlike many visitors, this isn’t the RTA’s first Mardi Gras. RTA Mardi Gras Guide Answer 1 of 3: We are staying on Esplanade and would like to visit Mardi Gras world tomorrow morning. Based in their website It looks like the free shuttle is only picking up at the canal street locations. Our Mardi Gras World tour started with a 15 minute video and slice of King Cake. Then the tour guide took us through the shop and explained the process for making the props. We went through the warehouse and were able to take lots of pictures. You need at least an hour to take this tour. [Leslie, 02/14/2019] Mardi Gras World offers complimentary shuttles to the studio with designated pick-ups from convenient downtown and French Quarter locations. Call 504-361-7821 when you are at one of the designated spots for pick up. 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. 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! This one-hour activity allows groups grades 4 and above the opportunity to create a Mardi Gras mask to take home. Mardi Gras World is a living, breathing workshop where artists are constantly creating new floats for the next big parade. It’s like getting a sneak peek into Santa’s workshop, except instead of elves, you’ve got talented artists and instead of toys, you’ve got massive, jaw-dropping floats. The history of Blake Kern’s Mardi Gras World began with Ray Kern, a Depression-era artist and sign painter who designed some Mardi Gras floats back in 1932. Kern Studios was officially formed in 1947, and in 1984 Mardi Gras World was created by popular demand to give curious tourists a look behind the scenes of the creative process for the 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! 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. Read more 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 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. Just remember that you have plenty of time to visit because Mardi Gras 2025 will not take place until March 4th of next year. 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! Attractions and Tours included: • National World War II Museum • Mardi Gras World • French Quarter walking tour • Garden District walking tour • Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus Tour by CitySightseeing — 1 Day Ticket • Escape Game Peters St • Beauregard-Keyes Historic House Tour • Ogden Museum of Southern Art • Scavenger Hunts 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. Discover the secrets that go into putting on Mardi Gras in New Orleans on a guided tour of Mardi Gras World. Go behind the scenes to see the hard work, creativity, and months of planning needed to prepare for the annual celebration. Your guide details the history of Mardi Gras, and shows you elaborate props, costumes, and floats. 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. Just remember that you have plenty of time to visit because Mardi Gras 2025 will not take place until March 4th of next year.
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