Explore New Orleans
Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
Type: Tours and Excursions
10Best Says
Unless you are specifically coming to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras World can give you a firsthand experience of the famous Big Easy holiday. Blain Kern's attraction affords you a... Read More
Unless you are specifically coming to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras World can give you a firsthand experience of the famous Big Easy holiday. Blain Kern's attraction affords you a behind-the-scenes look at the warehouses where the parade floats are conceived and constructed. Take a guided tour for true inside info into the technology and artistry behind floats like the King Kong and Bacchasaurus. Mardi Gras World hosts conventions, birthday parties, concerts and occasionally weddings. If your group is large enough, you can enroll in their Mardi Gras mask-making classes. This place is selfie heaven so have fun.
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Hours:
Due to COVID-19, please check with the attraction for the most recent updates to their opening hours. Admissions:
- Adult $19.95; Senior (65+) $15.95; Child (2-11) $12.95
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Beth D'Addono
New Orleans Local Expert
- Best Attractions & Activities: "A free shuttle is provided with tour ticket purchase, with pick-ups at convenient downtown locations."
- Family-Friendly Museums: "Expect to do a lot of walking during a tour of these mammoth float production warehouses."
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Mardi Gras IS New Orleans, and unless you're here during Carnival, this is the best way to get a taste.
- Best for Family-Friendly Museums Because: Kids will love seeing the floats of some of their favorite characters at Mardi Gras World.
