Mardi Gras World

Blaine Kern traveled throughout Europe to learn from the world's best float and costume designers. Blaine was inspired by the extravagant concepts and animation that characterized the European style of float building during several trips to Italy, France, and Spain.

He took these concepts to New Orleans, where he created the massive scale and lavish ornamentation of today's spectacular Mardi Gras floats. Blaine Kern, known as "Mr. Mardi Gras," was instrumental in the early years of some of New Orleans' largest parades and "Super Krewes."

This venue truly has something for everyone, with a variety of venues to choose from, including the Grand Oaks Mansion, a full indoor replica of a Southern Plantation.

The Kerns decided to open up the working studio to the public after receiving numerous requests for private tours of Kern Studios from people wanting a sneak peek of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras World was founded in 1984 as a tourist attraction to give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at their work. The attraction is extremely popular, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world each year.

Contact Information:

Address: 1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone:504-361-7821
Website: https://www.mardigrasworld.com/