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Professor Carl Nivale
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Celebrating 30 years on the WWL Louisiana Morning News!
Star of "The Professor Carl Nivale Show featuring Grand Marshal Marty Graw"
Official Culture Bearer for the City of New Orleans.
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Of primary importance to all Carnival and Mardi Gras Reveleers!
#Carnival2026 #mardigras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
Holiday hours for Jefferson Variety Store: 12/24, 9am to Noon 12/25, closed 12/31, 9 am to 2 pm 1/1/26, closed Ipen 1/2/2027 Carnival hours Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 7 pm; Sundays 10 am to 5 pm.
December 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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As your Professor reported earlier this year, the venerated Krewe of Iris will be the first parading krewe to throw branded Iris pies from Hubig's Pies! Looking forward to the Iris parade on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14th!
#Carnival2026 #mardigras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
An image of a coconut Hubig's pie next to one of the Iris-branded Hubig's pies. The Krewe of Iris is the first parade in New Orleans history to throw krewe branded Hubig's pies, beginning on Valentine's Days, 2026.
December 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Breaking news! The Mystic Kings krewe, one of the most controversial organizations in carnival history, has announced they are canceling their January 5th parade!
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New Carnival-style Mystic Kings parade canceled after controversy, founder says
“The Mystic Kings Krewe Parade and Gala was independently planned as a simple, traditional celebration of Twelfth Night, honoring the historic journey of the Wise Men," the organizer said.
www.nola.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Cecil Roebuck, of the newly-permitted Mystic Kings Krewe has been released from custody after a judge found "no just cause" to charge him with a crime. The initial charge stemmed from an incident involving another parade organization in 2022. Stay tuned!
Charge dropped against new Carnival parade founder, as judge finds ‘no probable cause’
The Mystic Kings parade founder was released hours after his arrest.
www.nola.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Thanks to WWL Louisiana News for this story on the new parading regulations in Jefferson Parish for #carnival2026 & #mardigras2026!
#OurCarnivalHeritage
Jefferson Parish adjusts Mardi Gras rules, aims to boost parade participation
YouTube video by WWLTV
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December 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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BREAKING! Cecil Roebuck of the controversial Mystic Kings Krewe arrested for theft!
Leader of controversial Mardi Gras krewe arrested, police say
Cecil Roebuck faces a theft charge, police say.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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I can't actual click into the article, so I'm not sure if this aspect is discussed.

If we count December 25th as "The First Day of Christmas", then the "Twelfth Night" does indeed fall on January 5th.

Under this reading, am I convinced, a proactive parade can be justified? 🤔

I am NOT! 😡
December 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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BREAKING!
City Council approves Mystic Kings Krewe parade January 5th, despite multiple controversial decisions to "jump the gun" on the traditional start of Carnival.
Stay tuned! Thanks to NOLA.com for this story!
#carnival2026 #mardigras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
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December 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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To celebrate your Professor's 30th year at WWLTV Louisiana Morning Show, and 20 years of Grand Marshal Marty Graw, we will be handing out our first commemorative doubloons during #carnival2026 and #mardigras2026!
We are so looking forward to celebrating with all of you!!!
#OurCarnivalHeritage
Image of the poker chip doubloons Professor Carl Nivale and Grand Marshal Marty Graw will be throwing during Carnival 2026! The doubloons feature images of the Professor and the Grand Marshal, with their names, the date of Carnival 2026, and mentions of the Professor's 30th anniversary and the Grand Marshal's 20th anniversary on the WWL Louisiana Morning News!
December 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Our Carnival brethren in Mobile are gearing up for #Carnival2026 & #MardiGras2026!
#OurCarnivalHeritage
Parade maps and schedules for Mobile Carnival and Mardi Gras 2026.
December 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Your Professor & @gmmartygraw.bsky.social send our congratulations to Keith Wilson, the 2026 Grand Marshal of the North Bay Area Mardi Gras Association!
#Carnival2026 #MardiGras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
Image of Keith Wilson, the 2026 Grand Marshal of the North Bar Area Mardi Gras Association.
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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The Krewe of Titans in Slidell celebrate their 15th anniversary during #Carnival2026 with the parade theme "Magic, Myths & Miracles."
#MardiGras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
Image of the theme for the Krewe of Titans in Slidell, Louisiana's 15th anniversary parade, "Magic, Myths, and Miracles." The image features cartoon illustrations of the sand worms from Beetlejuice, Mike Wozowsky, a flying green dragon with purple wings and red hair, a medieval knight, a penguin, a green witch with white hair and a tall black hat.
November 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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FB announcement from the Krewe of Pygmalion on their plans for #carnival2026 #mardigras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
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November 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Your Professor is looking forward to this exhibit on one of my favorite subjects, the Illinois Clubs! January 29th at The Presbytere, right in the middle of #Carnival2026!
#OurCarnivalHeritage #MardiGras2026
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Origins of New Orleans Black Carnival Society: The Story of the Illinois Clubs | Louisiana State Museums
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November 8, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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It's already prep time for #Carnival2026! #MardiGras2026 is February 17th, or as we like to call it, Early Gras. Our Carnival brethren in Mobile are already preparing for the season. Thanks to our friends at al.com for this story.
#OurCarnivalHeritage
Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in Mobile early next year: Here’s why
Because it's reckoned from Easter, Fat Tuesday's date shifts from year to year -- and in 2026, the good times will start rolling in January.
www.al.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Your Professor and @gmmartygraw.bsky.social were thrilled to be included in the @nvtproductions.bsky.social "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6!"
This year's special streams FREE starting December 14th at 7 pm CDT at YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre
Image of Professor Carl Nivale and Grand Marshal Marty Graw, on the set of "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6".
October 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Reposted by Professor Carl Nivale
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October 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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The “Procession Series,” by photographer Giancarlo D’Agostaro at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art through March of next year promises us a look at the human moments of Carnival! A wonderful look at #OurCarnivalHeritage!
#Carnival2026 #mardigras2026
The Unending Stream: - Ogden Museum of Southern Art
The Unending Stream is a two-part exhibition that showcases the thriving community of photographers in New Orleans. The title of the exhibition pays homage to a Clarence John Laughlin photograph of th...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Congratulations to Jennifer Samuels and King Cake Hub on getting a new location in Mid-City for #Carnival2026!
Thanks to NOLA.com for this story.
#MardiGras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
King Cake Hub has a new location for 2026 Mardi Gras after Zony Mash closure. See where.
After Zony Mash closed earlier this year, King Cake Hub was left without a home. Now, it has a new one for the upcoming Mardi Gras season.
www.nola.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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For the second year in a row, Rex's Queen has moved reviewing stands again for #MardiGras2026. Thanks to NOLA.com for this story!
#carnival2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
Rex Organization moves reviewing stands for Mardi Gras 2026. See where, why.
For the second year in a row, the queen of Carnival will move to a new spot.
www.nola.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Halloween is coming, and with it the beginning of the holiday parading season! The popular Krewe of Boo returns October 25th! Thanks to our friends at NOLA.com for this story!
The Krewe of BOO! Halloween parade haunts New Orleans with floats, dancers, a special tribute
The annual Krewe of BOO! Halloween parade takes place Oct. 25 in New Orleans – here are all the deets
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October 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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On Wednesday, the Krewe of Choctaw lost everything but their floats in a fire at their den. A terrible tragedy for any krewe. Thanks to our friends at WDSU News for this story.
#OurCarnivalHeritage #carnival2026 #mardigras2026
Krewe of Choctaw loses everything but floats in Harvey fire
YouTube video by WDSU News
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October 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Your Professor has discovered that the website for the so-called Mystic Kings Krewe (who announced an unpermitted parade for January 5th, 2026,) has been removed from their server.
October 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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The Rex Organization has announced the passing of Rex 1997, Eli Watson Tullis.
#OurCarnivalHeritage
Eli Watson Tullis, cotton trader and former Rex, king of Carnival, dies at 96
Eli Watson Tullis, a cotton trader and philanthropist who reigned as Rex, king of Carnival, in 1997, died at his Garden District home on Tuesday of complications from a stroke,
www.nola.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Big Chief Darryl Montana is suffering with cancer and his treatments are enormously expensive. Please attend this event on Tuesday to support the Big Chief and enjoy some local music for a very good cause!
#OurCarnivalHeritage
A benefit is planned Tuesday for beloved Mardi Gras Indian Big Chief facing cancer crisis
Benefit Tuesday for beloved Mardi Gras Indian Big Chief Darryl Montana, who is facing the costs of a cancer crisis
www.nola.com
September 23, 2025 at 2:44 AM