Mardi Gras World

Art museum · Lower Garden District

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"Where it's always Mardi Gras Mardi Gras World, located in the Port area of New Orleans near the convention center, is a fun stop any time of year. Your tour starts with a brief history of Mardi Gras, a chance to try on some of the elaborate costumes and a taste of New Orleans ' famous king cake.Your are then taken behind the scenes to witness a team of artists constructing floats for the next Mardi Gras season as well as a look at the warehouse that houses past years' floats."

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1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130 Get directions

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