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profcarlnivale.bsky.social
Your Professor & @gmmartygraw.bsky.social are thrilled to be marching as the guests of Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends this Friday!!
#Carnival2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
New Orleans Bosom Buddies Mardi Gras parade celebrates friendship and boob jokes
Laissez les BRA temps rouler.
www.nola.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:07 AM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
Here's ALL FOUR episodes of "Mardis with Marty" and Grand Marshal Marty Graw with Brheanna Boudreaux!
#carnival2026 #mardigras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
@gmmartygraw.bsky.social
Mardis with Marty-Complete
YouTube video by NOLA Voice Theatre & NVT Productions
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 9:31 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
The final episode of Mardis with Marty on WWLTV!
#carnival2026 #mardigras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
@wwltv-mirror.bsky.social
Mardis with Marty: Homemade Mardi Gras costume showcase
YouTube video by WWLTV
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February 10, 2026 at 5:37 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
And, as a little Lagniappe, enjoy @misadventuresofteamaj's video of the Krewe of King Arthur parade this past weekend!
#Carnival2026 #MardiGras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
Krewe of King Arthur Parade, Mardi Gras 2026! Epic Medieval Floats TAKEOVER New Orleans!
YouTube video by The Misadventures of Team A.J.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
#ICYMI, and/or you're not stepping out to see the Krewe of Music tonight, enjoy this year's Krewe of Pygmalion parade, courtesy of our friends @misadventuresofteamaj!
#Carnival2026 #mardigras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
Krewe of Pygmalion Parade, Mardi Gras 2026! The Mind-blowing Nighttime Spectacular!
YouTube video by The Misadventures of Team A.J.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
My parade previews are moving to my social media pages starting tomorrow! It's time for new things!
Happy Parading, everyone!
#Carnival2026 #MardiGras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
February 7, 2026 at 1:52 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
Thanks to @therhancock19.bsky.social for these images of the Treme Sidewalk Steppers second line!
#Carnival2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage #MardiGras2026
February 4, 2026 at 3:34 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
For clarification, I am posting Chef John Besh's recipe for a traditional New Orleans king cake. Below in the comments, I've posted a recipe for a traditional coffee cake. There are substantial differences in the recipes.
Coffee cake is NOT #kingcake! Don't settle for less!
#OurCarnivalHeritage
Traditional King Cake Recipe
Create a classic New Orleans King Cake for Mardi Gras celebrations. This traditional braided pastry recipe includes step-by-step instructions for a festive carnival treat.
www.explorelouisiana.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:33 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
The horrific shooting at a small community's Carnival parade last week may mean the end of the parade entirely. Thanks to @theadvocatebr.bsky.social for this story.
#Carnival2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
February 3, 2026 at 10:29 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
#ICYMI Catch @gmmartygraw.bsky.social third installment of "Mardis with Marty" on the WWLTV Morning News! Teaching everyone how to make spectacular costumes with things you already have around the house!
#Carnival2026 #mardigras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
Mardis with Marty: Costume Flare and Accessories
YouTube video by WWLTV
youtu.be
February 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
Fair warning: Rouses "king cakes," aren't.
They're lies in a box.
Frozen Rich's coffee cakes dropped in royal icing & sprinkles, all manufactured by Northerners.
Don't waste time on Rouses frigid Yankee coffee rings in drag.
You deserve better. Get a real #kingcake instead!
#OurCarnivalHeritage
February 3, 2026 at 1:35 AM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
For our Reveleers in St. Bernard Parish: please share & spread the word about this event tomorrow afternoon!
#OurCarnivalHeritage
Image with text: a flowing background of green, purple, and yellow, all with small bubbles floating within the colors. The text reads: Build a Shoebox Float at the library! Tuesday, Feb. 3rd @ 3:45 for tweens and teens (ages 9 and up) St. Bernard Parish Library, 3121 E. Judge Perez Dr., Meraux. Supplies will be provided.
February 3, 2026 at 1:18 AM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
Stuart Auld was a force of Carnival nature, and his purple Lundi Gras king cakes were the stuff of legend. Thanks for keeping the tradition alive, Bywater Bakery!!!
www.bywaterbakery.com
#OurCarnivalHeritage
Image of Bywater Bakery's tribute to Society of St. Ann legend, Stuart Auld. Every Lundi Gras, Stuart would bake a purple king cake (purple being his signature color.) Bywater Bakery's purple king cake, "Ode to Auld," is a custard filled Ube king cake, with a deep purple glaze drizzled along the top.
February 2, 2026 at 12:53 AM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
#ICYMI If it's just a little too cold to go out to parades today, why not enjoy the tireless work of our friends at The Misadventures of Team AJ, and their coverage of the Krewe du Vieux parade!
#Carnival2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
Krewe du Vieux Parade, Mardi Gras 2026! Mardi Gras with NO FILTER! WARNING: ADULTS ONLY!
YouTube video by The Misadventures of Team A.J.
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February 1, 2026 at 10:02 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
A fascinating look at the history of the oldest surviving gay Carnival krewe, Petronius. A colorful part of #OurCarnivalHeritage!
Krewe of Petronius: 65 Years of Gay Carnival Celebrations
The Grand Dame of Gay Carnival, the Krewe of Petronius has added a fabulous flamboyant flair to the city’s Mardi Gras season since 1961. – by Frank Perez
www.frenchquarterjournal.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
Here's your Parade Preview for today, February 1st!
#Carnival2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
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Professor Carl Nivale Parade Report: Feb. 1, 2026
YouTube video by WWLTV
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February 1, 2026 at 3:47 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
Here is your parade preview for today, January 31st!
#Carnival2026 #MardiGras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
Professor Carl Nivale Parade Report: Jan. 31, 2026
YouTube video by WWLTV
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January 31, 2026 at 4:04 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
#ICYMI Here's the video from our good friends, The Misadventures of Team A.J., and last night's Krewe Boheme parade. Enjoy!
#Carnival2026 #MardiGras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
Krewe Bohème Parade, Mardi Gras 2026! Where Mystery, Artistry and Fun meets Mardi Gras!
YouTube video by The Misadventures of Team A.J.
www.youtube.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:55 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
Thanks to @calamityjones.bsky.social for alerting your Professor to this article detailing the mule-drawn parades that make up #OurCarnivalHeritage!
A Mule Fit for a King
Remembering when mules pulled the Mardi Gras parades
countryroadsmagazine.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:44 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
Your Professor is thrilled to share this link with you all!
The new All Things Carnival site, sharing the images and information collected by the City's archives over the length of Carnival and Mardi Gras in New Orleans! Such an excellent resource for every Reveleer!
#OurCarnivalHeritage
All Things Carnival
Welcome to All Things Carnival, your one-stop-shop of Carnival information and resources in the City Archives & Special Collections! Find information about the history of Carnival, photographs, epheme...
nolacityarchives.org
January 30, 2026 at 7:49 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
Your parade preview for today, January 30th!
#Carnival2026 #mardigras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
Prof. Carl Nivale Parade Report: Friday, Jan. 30
YouTube video by WWLTV
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 5:09 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
The first of the krewe cancellations are now coming in: Centurions has cancelled their float viewing event due to the cold. There will be more coming. Stay tuned!
#Carnival2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
A I generated image of a stylized Krewe of Centurions float, in a snowstorm, with snow building on various parts of the float. At the top, with a wooden board for a background, reads: Float viewing canceled! Beneath the float, it reads: Due to cold temperatures, this Sunday's event is canceled.
January 29, 2026 at 5:45 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
The Mystic Krewe of Hermes and the venerated Krewe of Iris are teaming up for a new event, their Toast to the Messenger Gods, Friday, February 13th at the corner of rue Royal & rue St. Louis! Looks like fun!
#Carnival2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage
An image of the open invitation from the krewes: Surrounded by a light, thin floral border in Carnival colors, at top left is the crest and name of The Mystic Krewe of Hermes. Top right, the purple & silver fleur de LIS and the name The Krewe of Iris. The invitation reads: Request the pleasure of your company at the Toast to the Messenger Gods, celebrating the start of Carnival's most exciting weekend. Friday, February Thirteenth, Twenty Twenty Six, ten-forty-five a m. At the corner of Royal and Saint Louis Streets. Festive attire suggested.
January 29, 2026 at 5:40 PM
infrogmation.bsky.social
#OurCarnivalHeritage #NewOrleans #KreweDuVieux
Small Carnival float depicting Trump as "Jabba The Hut", giant slug-like creature from "Star Wars", holding the Statue of Liberty in chains.
January 29, 2026 at 5:25 PM
profcarlnivale.bsky.social
It looks like the Krewe of King Arthur is stepping up their grail game for #Carnival2026!
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jasoncarpentier.bsky.social Jason Carpentier @jasoncarpentier.bsky.social · 13d
Y'all check out this "Jolene" grail that @chezlin.bsky.social says is still a work in progress.

Rachel trips me out. She made that hair with strips of foam then painted and glittered.
January 29, 2026 at 5:14 PM