We had a great time at the Gretna Italian/Irish parade last weekend!

Come and join @gmmartygraw.bsky.social and I at today's Mardi Paws Parade in Covington, LA! Today's parade raises funds for animal welfare orgs in St. Tammany Parish! Like & Share! Follow me on FB & YouTube @profcarlnivale, and on Instagram @profcarlnivale1996!

Had a wonderful time once again heading over to the Northshore for the annual Mardi Paws parade in Covington!

🐾 Mardi Paws, The Northshore’s premier pup parade rolls through downtown Covington this coming Sunday, Feb 22 at 2PM! 🎭 Grand Marshal Marty Graw & Professor Carl Nivale look forward to be with and assist with the wonderful work they do through ScottsWish.org MardiPaws.com 💩

Okay y'all... you know you watch, and you know you need this bingo card for tomorrow night's live broadcast of the meeting of the courts!

For those of you curious as to why we have Lundi Gras today and Mardi Gras tomorrow...

So, what would you say about all four of my Simply Stunning Designs - NOLA costuming segments on WWLTV with Grand Marshal Marty Graw put together as one essay viewing experience? (It's all rhetorical, the link is below...) Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCK1...

Here ya go, part four and the finale of my Simply Stunning Designs - NOLA costuming segments with Grand Marshal Marty Graw - "Get It Tagethuh"! Happy Carnival!!! 💜💛💚 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFQD...

Here ya go, part four and the finale of my Simply Stunning Designs - NOLA costuming segments with Grand Marshal Marty Graw - "Get It Tagethuh"! Happy Carnival!!! 💜💛💚 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFQD...

Help me celebrate over 20 years of costuming segments and fun by tuning into the WWLTV live morning news broadcast tomorrow to see Simply Stunning Designs - NOLA costuming tips and ideas shared over the past 3 weeks finally "pulled tagethuh" as ensembles, and more! Happy Carnival!!! 💜💛💚

Controversy erupts as members of Float 10 in the Krewe of Carrollton parade are removed from the route after intentionally throwing large bags of beads at police. Thanks to our friends at @nolanews.bsky.social for this story. #Carnival2026 #MardiGras2026

Today, Grand Marshal Marty Graw and Professor Carl Nivale march in Mystic Krewe of Barkus New Orleans with their flower canes! Hope to see a lot of friends out on the route to support the wonderful pups and their parents and this worthy cause. Happy Carnival!!! 💜💛💚

You would think after well over 20 years on WWLTV that that was the only station I appeared on with costume ideas and segments... oh, nay, nay. I've appeared on all New Orleans stations and channels over the years, with this video being from WGNO and filmed in our place on Frenchmen Street in 2012!

Here ya go, Episode Three of Grand Marshal Marty Graw's Simply Stunning Designs - NOLA "Mardi with Marty", Accessories! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tN2...

Who's tuning in tomorrow between 8-9am for Grand Marshal Marty Graw's third Simply Stunning Designs - NOLA costuming segment? Tomorrow is "Accessories", leading up to next week's Finale Ultimo- "Get It Tagethuh"!!! Happy Carnival!!! 💜💛💚

Here's a great link to all manner of Carnival History Goodness! I can't even go into it all here, just click and surf through everything they have online, it's an astounding amount of or New Orleans Carnival History to be enjoyed!

Getting some wonderful responses from all over to the "Mardi with Marty" segments over on WWLTV's Tuesday morning news broadcasts. There's only two more to go before we live broadcast on the Big Day itself- Mardi Gras! So tune in, Happy Carnival and Keep On Creating!!! 💜💛💚

Tis the season for Revelry and Remembrance. Here's another WWLTV "Eye on Carnival" segment I did with my wonderful dear friend, Frank Davis, among so many others. This unique segment dealt with the humongous Doubloon collection I inherited from my father Charles. Happy Carnival! 💜💛💚

Here we go with week two of "Mardis with Marty"! This week Grand Marshal Marty Graw's Simply Stunning Designs - NOLA segment is Masques, and other Carnival facial coverings. Hope you're creating some wonderful Mardi Gras Magic of your own! Happy Carnival! 💜💛💚 www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-FW...

#ICYMI Here's the second of four editions of "Mardis with Marty" on @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social with @gmmartygraw.bsky.social #Carnival2026 #MardiGras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage

Tune in tomorrow morning to WWLTV's morning news broadcast as I continue my annual Grand Marshal Marty Graw's Simply Stunning Designs - NOLA costuming idea segments! This week's focus shall be "Masques"! So tune in tomorrow morning & every tuesday morning for "Mardis with Marty"! 💜💛💚

Simply Stunning Designs - NOLA is creating all sorts of magic wonderful folks this Carnival season. Contact us and let's see if that magical something can be realized for you! Watch Grand Marshal Marty Graw's "Mardis with Marty" costuming segments every Tuesday morning between 8-9am on WWL-TV!

Watch Grand Marshal Marty Graw and his new series "Mardis with Marty," every Tuesday on @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social throughout #Carnival2026 & #MardiGras2026 ! #OurCarnivalHeritage Follow Marty on FB & IG @grandmarshalmartygraw, & Bluesky @gmmartygraw.bsky.social

Reveleers, we all need to remember the good things in life; like Carnival and Mardi Gras in the Gulf South! Let's flood Bluesky with images of our Carnival revelry, and the importance of #OurCarnivalHeritage! #Carnival2026 #MardiGras2026 Follow me on FB & YT @profcarlnivale

The 1st of 4 Grand Marshal Marty Graw/Simply Stunning Designs - NOLA "Mardis with Marty" live morning news broadcast segments! Today's theme is Headpieces. Next week is Masques. The week after's theme is Accessories and the 4th week's theme is Get It Tagethuh! www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSbO...

Tomorrow morning's live WWLTV News Broadcast begins the first of four Tuesdays, or as we call it, Mardis in a row of... "Mardis with Marty"! This year, my annual costuming segment expands to four segments across the four weeks leading up to Mardi Gras, as I celebrate over 20 years on WWL-TV.

Tomorrow morning, watch the new Carnival series from @gmmartygraw.bsky.social on @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social Louisiana Morning News! The Grand Marshal celebrates twenty years on the Morning Show with this weekly series of costuming ideas, every Tuesday through #MardiGras2026! #OurCarnivalHeritage

Mardi Paws, The Northshore’s premier pup parade rolls through downtown Covington — Sunday, Feb 22 at 2PM! Grand Marshal Marty Graw & Professor Carl Nivale look forward once again to support the amazing people who assist with the wonderful work they do through ScottsWish.org MardiPaws.com

February 13th, Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends takes to the Quarter for their annual parade. And as always, Grand Marshal Marty Graw & Professor Carl Nivale march with them! So if you are in the Quarter on that jam packed amazing day, do make sure to look for us, it's sure to be a hoot as always!

The Mystic Krewe of Barkus New Orleans is back in green and pink. Join this wonderful Krewe along with Grand Marshal Marty Graw and Professor Carl Nivale on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1 p.m. for the 33rd annual Barkus Parade in the French Quarter. Registration is now open at kreweofbarkus.org .

Happy Carnival! How's dat King Cake treatin' ya? 💚💛💜

My Simply Stunning Designs - NOLA WWL-TV segments this coming Carnival season shall be called "Mardi with Marty" as Grand Marshal Marty Graw gives costume creation tips segments before the big day! So join me on tuesday mornings on WWLTV and lets have a blast creating Carnival Magic together! :-D

It's Carnival Time 2026! And with that, here's Professor Carl Nivale's Twelfth Night live Twelfth Night morning news broadcast segment with a lot of information and memories as he celebrates his 30th anniversary on WWL-TV. youtu.be/Jt3xHxXsI48?...

!!!! Three days till Twelfth Night !!!! Our 34th anniversary and the annual beginning of Carnival 2026! And our Professor Carl Nivale and Grand Marshal Marty Graw poker chips doubloons are in!!! 💜💛💚

And that's a fact!

Your annual reminder: Only 9 days until #Carnival2026!!! #OurCarnivalHeritage

In honor of Professor Carl Nivale celebrating 30 years of Carnival history and news on WWLTV, here's a sneak peek at the first official "merch" for the Professor and Grand Marshal Marty Graw for Carnival 2026! Where can collectors get'em? Why on parade routes they are appearing in of course!

We're only 106 days away from Carnival 2026!!!

Prof and Grand Marshal had a blast Emceeing Crescent City Fae's 3rd annual Fae Do Do at The Rabbit Hole. We raised some money for this year's recipient, The Roots of Music and got to visit with old Carnival friends. See you again next Carnival, Fae!! @crescentcityfae.bsky.social

Making our Bluesky debut to bring you this exciting announcement: @gmmartygraw.bsky.social and @profcarlnivale.bsky.social will be weaving the magic to fill every moment with delight and wonder. Fae Do Do 2025 is on May 31st at 7-10pm at the Rabbit Hole Crescentcityfae.com for tickets

In just one week, this gorgeous behemoth takes the stage on March 14th! Get your tickets now for "Once Upon A Mattress" at Rivertown!!! (Photo by Camille Griffin) www.rivertowntheaters.com/event/once-u...

A plethora of Mardi Gras 2025 Adventures. Part 2

A plethora of Mardi Gras 2025 Adventures. Part 1

We are already working on the Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special, debuting in December on our YouTube channel! We've got some new cast members and new performances! But, for now it's Carnival Time with @profcarlnivale.bsky.social & @gmmartygraw.bsky.social!!! Happy Mardi Gras!!!

Yesterday at Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends parade, Paige Vance gifted the two of us with a bag of our very own branded Krewe Poker Chips! The first ever collectible parade souvenir with Grand Marshal Marty Graw & Professor Carl Nivale on it. We are deeply, lovingly honored! Happy Carnival!!! 💜💛💚

Tomorrow morning, after our annual early live WWL Vendredi Gras Carnival Broadcast segments, we head over to meet the Gals of Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends for breakfast and our annual march through the Quarters at 11:30 am. So come on out, look for us and Happy Carnival! 💜💛💚

The Mystic Krewe of Barkus has opted to parade on March 9th, due to the rain inundation we face today. So there are no parades in Orleans or Jefferson Parishes today. Sorry everyone! Sometimes rainouts happen, and at least all parades have been allowed to reschedule rather than being cancelled.

Join us on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2PM for the 32nd annual Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade. Grand Marshal Marty Graw and Professor Carl Nivale received our official invite to participate in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus New Orleans' 2025 parade, marking our third year for such an honor.

"Once Upon A Mattress" is huge & going to be sumptuously gorgeous... a quick collage of mere moments of what's being created over here from my production designs to make my point. Opening March 14th at Rivertown Theaters, so get your tickets now. www.rivertowntheaters.com/event/once-u...