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 > 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. 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. 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 ] 1380 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans, LA 70130. Parking is available in Lot J in front of our building, for a $20 fee. 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. Laissez les bon temps rouler! New Orleans is always great to visit but Mardi Gras season is special! Make sure to catch the Endymion and Bacchus parades, and the Zulu parade on Mardi Gras day. Our hour-long Mardi Gras World tour will give you and your tour group an insider’s view of how Mardi Gras is made, including a video on the history of Mardi Gras and background on the real traditions of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Don’t miss the best events this season. These mesmerizing events will leave you breathless and provide great memories for years to come. Tickets for events at Mardi Gras World are available now. “New Orleans Events” provides guaranteed tickets at the best prices. Use our interactive seating charts to craft your perfect experience. New Orleans Mardi Gras World Behind-the-Scenes Tour. 272. Carnival. from . $29.95. per adult. New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. 2,620. Carnival 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!
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