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. This is an actual tour of the warehouse where people are working right in front of you, on floats and other pieces that will be used in the upcoming Mardi Gras parades. This is a guided tour for $19.99, however, pick up a city map almost anywhere to find a $3.00 off coupon. If you missed the city’s annual Carnival festivities, take a Segway, bike, walking or bus tour to learn about the Mardi Gras tradition. From Mardi Gras World downtown by the Convention Center – ground zero for float design and construction – to a behind the scenes look at just what it takes to put on the world’s biggest party, these tours will get you in a festive mood and inspire a The tour of our working warehouses offers a window into the making of the spectacular parades. This unique, family-friendly attraction ranks among the best quintessential New Orleans activities. With over 200,000 visitors from all over the world each year, Mardi Gras World is an experience you don’t want to miss. Visited New Orleans with a group of friends and not all were enthusiastic about doing this tour. They changed their minds quickly. This is the company that makes all of the props used on all of the floats.They show a video that is most informative re Mardi Gras itself, and then give you a tour of the warehouse. New Orleans & Company 2020 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 800-672-6124 Besides that the tour here at Mardi Gras World is something you must do while visiting the city of New Orleans. We had a great tour guide at the facility who was very clear and informative about everything they do there. It was amazing to learn the history of mardi gras in the city as well as some of the traditions that go along with it. 470 reviews of Mardi Gras World-Riverfront "If you were ever curious to see where they store all of those huge floats they use during the Mardi Gras parades, then come here. You get to go on a pretty lengthy tour of the super huge warehouse and see various floats they've used in the parades. They also serve you king cake. Yummy. “Tour starts with an informational video, free sample of Kings Cake, and then free roam of the whole warehouse! ” in 83 reviews “ There is a free shuttle that picks up at different hotels in NOLA so make sure to call in so they pick you up. ” in 75 reviews Everything you need to know about Mardi Gras, including updated parade routes, traditions, the best places to get Mardi Gras beads, masks, king cakes and more! Mardi Gras World is a vast warehouse space that houses Mardi Gras floats as they’re being designed. Open year-round for daily tours, Mardi Gras World lets you go behind the scenes of New Orleans’ most famous tradition where the magic is made.
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