Mardi Gras World

Mardi Gras World

Mardi Gras World (also known as Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, MGW) is a tourist attraction. Guests tour the working warehouse where floats are made for Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans.

In 1984, Mardi Gras World was created as a tourist attraction to show visitors a behind-the-scenes look at float building.

The events venue at Mardi Gras World, the River City Complex, hosts festivals, weddings, private parties and corporate events.

Location

1380 Port of New Orleans Pl
New Orleans, Louisiana
USA

Getting There

Mardi Gras World is accessible by public transportation. The Canal St. ferry terminal is nearby, and from there, you can take the Algiers/Canal Street Ferry across the Mississippi River. Once you arrive at the Algiers ferry terminal, you can take the RTA bus line 114 to Mardi Gras World. Alternatively, you can take the St. Charles streetcar line to Canal Street, and then transfer to the RTA bus line 114.

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