Tours

Hours of Operation

We’re open 7 days a week, from 9:00am to 5:30pm, with our first admission beginning at 9:00am and our last admission at 4:30pm. 

Mardi Gras World is closed on Christmas and Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving, Easter and, of course, Mardi Gras Day.

Ask about our free shuttle for you or your New Orleans travel party (the shuttle is not available for groups).

Experience Mardi Gras

Since 1947, our artists and craftsmen have designed and built the oldest and biggest parade floats and attractions for each Mardi Gras season, with over 500 floats built and decorated each year. When you begin your Mardi Gras World tour, you’ll get an overview of the history of Mardi Gras in New Orleans before continuing through our float den, where our artists work year-round to build spectacular floats and props. You never get this close to the floats while they’re rolling in Mardi Gras parades, and this is certainly the only place to see how these amazing pieces come to life each year. When you’re sightseeing in New Orleans or looking for fascinating tours in New Orleans, this is something you just can’t miss. Come see where the Mardi Gras magic is made!