Established in 1947, Kern Studios constructs 70% of all the floats used in New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parades. The company opened their warehouse to the public in 1984, and today Mardi Gras World offers year-round insight into how the floats are built. (Shaney Hudson)
The magic of Mardi Gras World
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A warehouse of Mardi Gras magic
Established in 1947, Kern Studios constructs 70% of all the floats used in New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parades. The company opened their warehouse to the public in 1984, and today Mardi Gras World offers year-round insight into how the floats are built. (Shaney Hudson)
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