Former Carnival expert, WWL-TV, 30 years. Star of "The Professor Carl Nivale Show featuring Grand Marshal Marty Graw" Official Culture Bearer for the City of New Orleans. Follow on Facebook & YouTube @profcarlnivale, Instagram & TikTok @profcarlnivale1996
Krewe of Sparta & the merchants of Magazine Street panning the recent decision by the City Council regarding altering parade routes and times to cut costs for #Carnival2027. Thanks to @nolanews.bsky.social for this story. #OurCarnivalHeritage #parade #MardiGras2027 #NOLALife #NOLAContent
Magazine Street mourns the loss of two Mardi Gras parades in 2027“That’s one of the most joyous times of the year,” one homeowner lamented. “It feels like we’re steadily losing parades.www.nola.comCheck out all the krewes that take their names & themes from sources other than ancient gods & civilizations in this edition of "Carnival Unmasked!" Streaming FREE now at: YouTube.com/@profcarlnivale #OurCarnivalHeritage #history #krewes #NOLALife #DIdYouKnow #NOLAContent
It's up! The video from yesterday's Halfway to Mardi Gras Dance Fest charity event, hosted by the NOLA Bombshells and featuring many of the great dance Krewes that grace our parades throughout the year! #OurCarnivalHeritage #danceteams #dancekrewes #marchinggroups #NOLAContent #NOLALife
We go to the NOLA Bombshells Dance Fest 2026!YouTube video by Professor Carl Nivaleyoutu.beThe New Orleans City Council has approved all the new measures for #carnival2027 and #MardiGras2027! Check them out at the link below, and thanks to our friends at @nolanews.bsky.social for this story! #OurCarnivalHeritage #nolalife #nocitycouncil #NOLAContent
New Orleans City Council approves new Mardi Gras rules to save costs, improve safety"If you've got obstructions to people having a good time, you know you're in the wrong place in New Orleans.”www.nola.comThe New Orleans Police Department is proposing changes to the start times and routes of at least six different parades for #Carnival2027. Thanks to our friends at @nolanews.bsky.social for this story! #OurCarnivalHeritage #MardiGras2027 #nolalife #parade #NOLAContent
NOPD proposes Mardi Gras changes with new start times for 5 parades, 2 new routesThe order of parades on the Friday before Mardi Gras would also change.www.nola.comCarnival Unmasked! The new series by Professor Carl Nivale, streaming free now on YouTube.com/@profcarlnivale Remember to Like, Share & Follow me on all your social media @profcarlnivale and @profcarlnivale1996! #ourcarnivalheritage #history #carnival #mardigras #didyouknow #nolacontent
The hilarious Andrew Ward, opening the 20th annual San Fermin in Nueva Orleans Running of the Bulls at historic Gallier Hall. See the full video at: YouTube.com/@profcarlnivale Please remember to Like, Share, and Follow! #OurCarnivalHeritage #runningofthebulls #NOLALife #NOLAContent
Here is the video from yesterday's Running of the Bulls! (reposted after discovering a factual error-thanks to everyone who alerted me to the inconsistency!) Please remember to Like, Share & Follow! #OurCarnivalHeritage #runningofthebulls #NuevaOrleans #NOLALife #NOLAContent
The Professor & Grand Marshal go to the Running of the Bulls 2026!YouTube video by Professor Carl Nivaleyoutu.beSorry for the error! I found an factual inaccuracy in last night's video, and corrected it. Here is the new video! youtu.be/JHpPoN7TBfo
The Professor & Grand Marshal go to the Running of the Bulls 2026!YouTube video by Professor Carl Nivaleyoutu.beIt's here! The newest edition of my YouTube series, "Carnival Unmasked!" This time, we explore the ancient history of Mardi Gras, and what goat strips have to do with it all. Follow me on all your socials @profcarlnivale & @profcarlnivale1996 #OurCarnivalHeritage #history #NOLAContent #didyouknow
Carnival Unmasked! Ep. 6 The Origins of Mardi GrasYouTube video by Professor Carl Nivaleyoutu.beDiscouraging news from the Societé Des champs Élyseé, as the krewe is denied a streetcar for #Carnival2027. According to krewe captain David Roe, the RTA refused their annual request . Thanks to our friends at NOLA.com for this story. #OurCarnivalHeritage #streetcar #parade #NOLAContent
This New Orleans Mardi Gras streetcar krewe isn’t going to have a streetcar in 2027A Mardi Gras streetcar krewe wants to give the RTA $1,000 for a ride on Twelfth Night 2027, but was turned downwww.nola.comExtending welcome to the newest Carnival organization, The Nubians of Amina!! #OurCarnivalHeritage #newkrewe #NOLALife #NOLAContent (Facebook page below) www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
New episodes of "Carnival Unmasked!" coming to my YouTube channel on July 7th! Covering origins of Mardi Gras, dark days of Carnival & more. Watch every episode of "Carnival Unmasked!" FREE at YouTube.com/@profcarlnivale #ourcarnivalheritage #mardigras #carnival #didyouknow #nolacontent
They make their parade debut in #carnival2027 with Krewe Mosaïque, welcome to the route Las Fridas Krewe! Thanks @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social Remember to Like & Share! #OurCarnivalHeritage #MardiGras2027 #lasfridaskrewe #NOLAContent
www.wwltv.comThe full video from last evening's New Orleans Pride Parade is now up and ready to enjoy on YouTube! Please remember to Like & Share, and follow me on all your socials @profcarlnivale and @profcarlnivale1996, and follow @gmmartygraw.bsky.social and on FB & IG @grandmarshalmartygraw
The Professor & the Grand Marshal go to the 2026 New Orleans Pride Parade!YouTube video by Professor Carl Nivaleyoutu.beNew Orleans Carnival mourns the passing of Richard Freeman, Rex of 2003. Our condolences to the Rex Parade, Mr. Freeman's family, friends, and colleagues. Thanks to @nolanews.bsky.social for this story. #OurCarnivalHeritage www.nola.com/news/richard...
Richard Freeman, Jr., New Orleans business and civic leader, dies at 88Richard West Freeman, Jr., a civic leader and business executive who ran Louisiana Coca-Cola Bottling Co. and in retirement became a successful horse breeder, died Wednesday at Lambeth House inwww.nola.comOshun captain Gian Durand not liable for fees owed to float builder Jack Rizzuto, captain of Mid-City & Pygmalion; tried for captain of Oshun. Thanks @nolanews.bsky.social #OurCarnivalHeritage #carnival2027 #MardiGras2027 #parade #NOLAContent Follow me @profcarlnivale and @profcarlnivale1996!
Judge dismisses most of Mardi Gras float builder’s claims against Krewe of Oshun captainDespite the ruling, the krewe isn't necessarily off the hook for the alleged missed payments to a group of float builders.www.nola.com