Mardi Gras World
Mardi Gras World is a year-round attraction in the working float den of Kern Studios in New Orleans. A free shuttle runs from select hotels and downtown destinations, and you can call 504-361-7821 to arrange a ride. It opened to the public in 1984 as a behind-the-scenes look at how Mardi Gras parades are made.
Before you go
- Official site
- mardigrasworld.com
- Next festival here
- Skankfest, Nov 13 to 15, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- The free shuttle serves select hotels and downtown destinations.
- Call 504-361-7821 to arrange a shuttle ride.
- The attraction is inside the working float den of Kern Studios.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Free shuttle from select hotels · Year-round float studio attraction · Working Kern Studios float den.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want to see how Mardi Gras floats are made.
Getting there and parking
Mardi Gras World is at 1380 Port of New Orleans Pl. in New Orleans. A free shuttle runs from select hotels and downtown destinations: call 504-361-7821 to arrange a ride.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Mardi Gras World. The venue's own pages are the place to check: mardigrasworld.com.
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Mardi Gras World. The venue's own pages are the place to check: mardigrasworld.com.
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A little history
Mardi Gras World is a year-round attraction in the working float den of Kern Studios, opened to the public in 1984 as a behind-the-scenes look at how Mardi Gras parades are made. Kern Studios dates back to 1932, when the first mule-drawn float was built on the back of a garbage wagon.