Did a Russian nobleman chase an English actress across the U.S. to New Orleans for Mardi Gras love? Find out on the 1st edition of Carnival Unmasked! #OurCarnivalHeritage #mardigras #nolalife #culture #nolacontentcreator Find me on FB, YT & X: @profcarlnivale IG & TikTok: @profcarlnivale1996

Discover the Carnival currency you didn't know existed! #OurCarnivalHeritage #mardigras #culture #history #NOLAContentCreator Find me on Facebook, YouTube & X @profcarlnivale Instagram & TikTok @profcarlnivale1996

Happy St. Patrick's Day, New Orleans! Enjoy this video from the Metairie Road St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday afternoon! Remember to Like, SHARE & Follow! Find me on YouTube, Bluesky & X: @profcarlnivale Instagram & TikTok: @profcarlnivale1996 youtu.be/cNvVZb6BeD8

What happened at the Irish Channel parade on Sunday? Find out & see the FULL video at YouTube.com/@profcarlnivale Please Like, SHARE & Follow! Find me on FB, YT, & X: @profcarlnivale Insta & TikTok: @profcarlnivale1996 #OurCarnivalHeritage #irishchannel #nolalife #culture #parade

Jefferson Parish officials investigating an incident, caught on video, of a young rider in the Metairie Road St. Patrick's Day parade allegedly giving the Nazi salute from the top of a float. I will be following this story, updates here when available. Thanks to @wdsu6.bsky.social for the story.

What happened at the Irish Channel parade? Find out HERE! #OurCarnivalHeritage #irishchannel #nolalife #parade Please remember to Like & Share! Find me on Facebook, YouTube & X: @profcarlnivale Instagram & TikTok: @profcarlnivale1996

It's Super Sunday in Central City, and the largest St. Pat's parade in Old Metairie! Get all you need to know here! Remember to Like, SHARE & follow! Find me on FB, YT, & X: @profcarlnivale Instagram & TikTok: @profcarlnivale1996 #OurCarnivalHeritage #supersunday #irishparade

Your parade preview for today, March 14th! #OurCarnivalHeritage #irishchannelparade #nolalife #parade Remember to Like, SHARE & Follow! Find me on FB, YT & X: @profcarlnivale Instagram & TikTok: @profcarlnivale1996

A short history of a New Orleans tradition, the Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day parade, happening tomorrow! #irishchannel #parade #nolalife #OurCarnivalHeritage Find me on Facebook, YouTube & X: @profcarlnivale Instagram & TikTok: @profcarlnivale1996

There are lots of "characters" in New Orleans, and over the years a lot of them have come out yearly for Mardi Gras! Enjoy this short list of some of the greats in #OurCarnivalHeritage! Like & Share, please! Find me on FB & YT @profcarlnivale, IG & TikTok @profcarlnivale1996

Of all the photos I took yesterday, this one is my favorite. The happiness on the young man's face, the attitude of the girl with the armful of beads and a High Noon clutched against yet another throw--wonderful! Even though it's not a Carnival parade, these are the faces of #OurCarnivalHeritage!

This is exceptional work! How I wish I had been fortunate to have seen this on the streets during Mardi Gras! #OurCarnivalHeritage

City Council members grilled parade captains today in chambers, in response to the behavior of certain krewe members during #Carnival2026. For context, they argue that the state immunity law preventing lawsuits from throws that do not cause unreasonable harm does not cover these examples.

@gmmartygraw.bsky.social and I had a great time at yesterday's Italian-Irish Parade in Gretna, LA! The full video premieres this Wednesday at 4 pm CDT on my YouTube channel. Remember to Like & Share! Follow me on Facebook & YouTube @profcarlnivale, and on Instagram & TikTok @profcarlnivale1996!

Following an unusual Carnival season, the New Orleans City Council will be addressing the issue of krewe riders' behavior on the parade route. Thanks to our friends at @fox8live.com for this story. #OurCarnivalHeritage #Carnival2026 #mardigras2026

From 1894 to 1999, patients suffering from Hansen's Disease (leprosy) were incarcerated for life at the U.S. Public Health hospital in Carville, LA. In 1932, they began celebrating Mardi Gras in celebrations that rivaled any in New Orleans. 64parishes.org/carnival-at-carville #OurCarnivalHeritage

A short history of the all-female krewes of New Orleans! Follow me on Facebook, YouTube & X @profcarlnivale, and on Instagram and TikTok @profcarlnivale1996 #OurCarnivalHeritage youtube.com/shorts/dD0nk...

The Currency of Carnival! Remember to Like & Share! Follow me on Facebook, YouTube & Bluesky @profcarlnivale and on Instagram & TikTok @profcarlnivale1996 #OurCarnivalHeritage

In 1979, New Orleans issued a special bronze commemorative coin, limited to 2,500 pressings! While the coins themselves can still be found on various sites, the complete set with the original card, seen here, are quite rare! Notice the card is signed by then-Mayor Dutch Morial! #ourcarnivalheritage

Today's parade in Slidell: The Krewe of Bilge boat parade! (rescheduled to today after bad weather during Carnival) Follow me on FB & YouTube @profcarlnivale On Instagram & TikTok @profcarlnivale1996

JUST IN! Lawmakers target Carnival parade safety with fines & jail time for reckless, aggresaive float throwing. #OurCarnivalHeritage #mardigras #nolacarnival #parade

Blind Item: Word on the route is that a City Councilperson is planning to introduce new masking laws for float riders in Orleans Parish after the events with Carrollton, Thoth, & Zulu this season. Stay tuned for updates! #OurCarnivalHeritage

Dr. Christian Milten-Berger was a surgeon attached to Major Plauche’s band of Creoles during the Battle of New Orleans. In November of 1838, the widow Miltenberger contracted with Rice & Tibbits to construct three sturdy red-brick buildings on the ... (continued) #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

New podcast (eventually I’ll get the one with @profcarlnivale.bsky.social up as well) @nolafredo.bsky.social and I wrap up Carnival 2026 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

My new Tik Tok account is up and running (it's become essential for social media growth, I've come to understand.) Check me out @profcarlnivale1996, just like the Instagram account! www.tiktok.com/@profcarlniv...

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!

Reveleers, did anyone else experience what this FB user did on rue Bourbon on Mardi Gras? Were these checkpoints at every intersection on Bourbon, or just around the gay bars? Please let me know your experiences, and thanks!

Little Known Fact: You can tell how long a person has lived in a location by how many beads they have on their fences. The sun damage gives it away to within a year! #neworleansfacts #OurCarnivalHeritage

A few images from #MardiGras2026 in the French Quarter! #OurCarnivalHeritage

on Friday you can hear my conversation with @profcarlnivale.bsky.social about the season that was Carnival 2026. Available where you get your podcasts.

For those of you counting...we are exactly 356 days away from #MardiGras2027!

Good morning New Orleans. Today is Ash Wednesday, also known as the Worst Wednesday of the Year in New Orleans. In the Catholic church, it is the beginning of the Lenten season of austerity and contemplation before Easter. For New Orleanians, it's the start of Fish Fridays at every restaurant.

Happy Mardi Gras, @bsky.app! Here's your parade preview for today in Orleans & Jefferson Parishes! Watch my FB page (@profcarlnivale) for live streams. Follow me on FB & YT @profcarlnivale, and on Instagram @profcarlnivale1996. #OurCarnivalHeritage #MardiGras2026 #Carnival2026 HAPPY MARDI GRAS!!!!!

Your parade preview for #LundiGras2026! #Carnival2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage Follow me on Facebook & YouTube @profcarlnivale, and on Instagram @profcarlnivale1996

Watch @gmmartygraw.bsky.social & me on Livestream from "The End of the Route" for tonight's Krewe of Athena parade! Tune in around 9 pm, and be prepared. We will begin live streaming when the parade arrives. www.facebook.com/@profcarlnivale

YES! Thank you New York Times for getting it right! The #kingcakebaby does not, and never has represented the baby Jesus in New Orleans. Donald Entringer of McKenzie's Bakery first used porcelain babies because they were cute & unusual. Less Christianity than commercialism! #OurCarnivalHeritage

I'm going to make a controversial statement. I don't get the fascination with Dubai chocolate. It neither looks, nor tastes anything like king cake; clearly, the most fascinating food anyone could want. Now, when Dubai chocolate gets a holiday with specific days to eat it, we'll revisit. 😁

This isn't the first time this has happened during Carnival, or even on rue Bourbon! It's the New Orleans equivalent of "Florida Man."

Meet Donella Wagner, a beloved school custodian in St. Mary Parish. She recently was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the most outstanding school employees in the country.

Your parades for today, February 15th! Follow me on Facebook & YouTube @profcarlnivale, and on Instagram @profcarlnivale1996!

City officials have launched an investigation into the Krewe of Tucks parade earlier today, after social media posts showed a depiction of a racist act. Thanks to @nolanews.bsky.social for this story. #Carnival2026

The Rex Organization has announced the #MardiGras2026 Rex & his Queen. Up until Katrina, the identity of Rex was never announced until the morning of the parade. #OurCarnivalHeritage

Everywhere else, it's just Valentine's Day. In New Orleans, it's #Carnival2026! It's also Samedi Gras and Endymion night! #OurCarnivalHeritage #MardiGras2026

Today I was presented with this amazing throw from one of the Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends after the parade. It is made with such loving care and attention to detail, I had to share it with you! Well done, BBBF!!! #OurCarnivalHeritage

Thanks to Kasey Bubnash at @nolanews.bsky.social for including @gmmartygraw.bsky.social and myself in this article on the growth of the Krewe of Chad mentality over the last two decades. It's been a problem we've often addressed. #kreweofchad #Carnival2026 #MardiGras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage

#MardiGras is that one time of the year when you get to meet folks you know online! @writtennred.bsky.social, thanks for making my day.

After being hacked two years ago, your Professor is finally back on Instagram! Please follow me @profcarlnivale1996!

Your parade preview for today, Feb. 11th! Please repost, and follow me on FB & YouTube @profcarlnivale #Carnival2026 #MardiGras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage

Your Professor & @gmmartygraw.bsky.social are thrilled to be marching as the guests of Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends this Friday!! #Carnival2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage

Here's ALL FOUR episodes of "Mardis with Marty" and Grand Marshal Marty Graw with Brheanna Boudreaux! #carnival2026 #mardigras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage @gmmartygraw.bsky.social