Mardi Gras World

Ever wonder where the enormous colorful characters and giant floats that grace Mardi Gras each year come from? Take a behind-the-scenes wander around the kaleidoscopic Mardi Gras World in New Orleans, and discover how these larger-than-life creations are dreamed up and created. This self-guided tour will let you in on the fascinating history and origins of the Mardi Gras festival, as well as giving you an up-close look at how the iconic papier-mache floats are brought to life. It's always Mardi Gras at Mardi Gras World, so if you need a mid-year dose of bombastic pomp and over-the-top effigies of every famous character you can think of, treat yourself to this sprawling, weird and wonderful workshop of creative arts.