Mardi Gras World

Leviathan float, Krewe of Orpheus, Mardi Gras World

Mardi Gras World (also known as Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, MGW) is a tourist attraction in New Orleans, Louisiana. Guests tour the working warehouse where floats are made for Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans. Mardi Gras World is located on the Mississippi River next to the Morial Convention Center. Their events venue, the River City Complex, also hosts festivals, weddings, private parties and corporate events.[1]

History

In 1932, Blaine Kern, Sr. founded Blaine Kern Artists. Kern came from a family of float builders, but began creating floats after 1947, when a surgeon and krewe captain who had seen a mural by Kern hired him to create floats for the Krewe of Alla.[2] Kern's business expanded from there.[3] Kern, who traveled to Europe to learn float building techniques, has gained an international reputation in float building, with floats beyond New Orleans for Las Vegas, NV; Mobile, AL; Galveston, TX; Montreal, Canada; and the Universal Studios Mardi Gras parade.[4]

In 1984, Mardi Gras World was created as a tourist attraction to show visitors a behind-the-scenes look at float building.[5]

References

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  1. ↑ "Mardi Gras World Venues". Mardi Gras World. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "History". Blaine Kern Studios. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
  3. ↑ Guinto, Joseph. "Dream Factory". American Way. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
  4. ↑ "Universal Studios". Mardi Gras Parade. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
  5. ↑ "Tours". Mardi Gras World.

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