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The sheer volume of amazing stuff you'll see is awe-inspiring, and you’ll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for our world-famous celebration -- Mardi Gras in New Orleans! Tour times: 9:00am to 4:30pm 7 days a week
4,428 reviews. #31 of 587 things to do in New Orleans. Speciality Museums. Open now. 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Write a review. About. 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.
To get the feeling of Mardi Gras year-round, visit Mardi Gras World, the largest float designing and building facility in the world. Here more than 80 percent of the floats that journey down New Orleans' streets during the Carnival season are designed and built.
Leviathan float, Krewe of Orpheus, Mardi Gras World. 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.
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.
While Mardi Gras World has been around as a tourism attraction since 1984, it has occupied its current space by the convention center since 2008. Blaine Kern himself passed in 2020, although the business remains controlled by his family. Tickets, parking, & getting there
Mardi Gras is the city's oldest tradition, and there is only one place where everyday is Mardi Gras. Walk among towering figures of fantasy. Marvel at the skill and technology that animate mega-floats. Acquire an insider's appreciation of the history and traditions of Carnival. Come take a guided tour today, and let our magic become your memories.
