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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Your Professor @gmmartygraw.bsky.social are also appearing on the special this year! Happy Birthday, Tom!!

Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Friday, 5 pm, Armstrong Park--Krewe of Dolly Celebration of Life Parade honoring their namesake, Dolly Parton! Parade goes through FQ to Frenchmen, ends at Blue Nile for afterparty. Wear pink, big blonde hair, & butterflies to honor Dolly's legacy! #OurCarnivalHeritage

Map of the parade route for the Krewe of Dolly Celebration of Life parade honoring Dolly Parton. Parade begins at Armstrong Park arch, goes up rue St. Ann, turns onto rue Bourbon, turns again on Esplanade Avenue, then turns onto Frenchmen Street, ending at the Blue Nile for the afterparty.

Image of Dolly Parton as her character Doralee Rhodes in the 1980 movie "9 to 5." She is wearing a knitted coral colored long-sleeved top, holding a telephone receiver, in her signature big blonde hair, in a wood paneled office.

Image of three members of the Krewe of Dolly, wearing pink outfits and blonde wigs, standing together in front of a restaurant window on Oak Street during the Midsummer Mardi Gras event with the Krewe of OAK.

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Muppet Pictures @muppetpictures.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today is Jim Henson's birthday! Born this day in 1936. Why not celebrate by hanging out with your weirdest, funniest and most creative friends?

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What a wonderful way to introduce new audiences to one of the great opera companies in the world!

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Where have we been the last 2 weeks? Recording our special guest shots on the Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 7!

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Float artist Jonathan Bertuccelli has released this image of the nearly completed rebuild of the iconic Boeuf Gras for the Rex Parade! #OurCarnivalHeritage #MardiGras2027

Image of a float den containing the partially covered new Boeuf Gras float piece for the 2027 Rex Parade in New Orleans. The head and neck are base coated white, while the rest of the body is unpainted. The float piece is surrounded by float props from past parades, and two ladders, one red at the front of the Boeuf Gras, the other ladder at the back in blue. The walls of the den are painted black, and there are large industrial lights and a metal grid above, suspended from the ceiling.

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Lisa M. Chmiola @elleceesparkles.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Do you remember?

Don’t forget to leave milk and cookies out for Earth Wind & Fire tonight with the band pictures below

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Reveleers, please read my latest post on Facebook. The details of my dismissal from WWL, and the circumstances of my 30 year tenure have needed to be explained. Thank you. www.facebook.com/profcarlniva...

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Today's parade: 4th annual Krewe du Fool Mermaid Parade, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, 6:30 pm. Parade begins at the Esplanade Ave. entrance, ends at the Aquarium. #OurCarnivalHeritage #mermaidparade #NOLALife #NOLAContent

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

THIS JUST IN! The City of New Orleans and the Krewe of Dolly will honor the late Dolly Parton with an official Dolly Day on 9/25! More details coming soon! #ourcarnivalheritage #dollyday #dollyparton

Image of the Krewe of Dolly parading in the French Quarter. Behind a pink banner featuring the legend Krewe of Dolly in deep pink cursive lettering, surrounded by musical notes and a multi-colored butterfly on the K of Krewe, the krewe members are all dressed as Dolly Parton, with men involved in the all-female krewe dressed as her duet partners Kenny Rogers and Willie Nelson.

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

More details emerge about the proposed parading fees for the Carnival krewes & their riders in New Orleans. The ordinance passed the City Council today, unanimously. Thanks to @fox8live.com for this story. #OurCarnivalHeritage

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Proposal to raise krewe float fees for Mardi Gras advances from City Council committee

YouTube video by WVUE FOX 8 New Orleans

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The full video from the Krewe of OAK's Midsummer Mardi Gras is up now on my YouTube channel. Check it out! youtu.be/1lfROSt3xcM

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Krewe of Dolly will be honoring their namesake the first week in September with a second line for the late international superstar Dolly Parton. Thanks to NOLA.com for this story. #OurCarnivalHeritage #DollyParton

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Krewe of Dolly plans second-line parade to remember Dolly Parton’s legacy

The Krewe of Dolly marching club plans a memorial parade for the late country music superstar

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The marching krewe Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends have released their theme for #carnival2027, Breastraunts! Looking forward to marching with the ladies again next season! #OurCarnivalHeritage

Illustration of the 2027 theme for Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends, "Breastaurants!" It is a white background with a purple circle. Inside the circle is an illustration of a young woman with blue hair, wearing a purple busier and a purple and green skirt. In her hair are purple and green feathers. In her right hand is a tray containing a fried shrimp poor-boy sandwich and a red hurricane cocktail with a black straw, a stemmed cherry, and an orange round garnishing the side of the glass. The legend across the front of the image reads, in purple letters and green shading,
Breastaurants, with the Bosom Buddies crest below and the year 2027.

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

#MardiGras in the 1850s was a different event. The old families fought to preserve traditions against 'American ways.' Caustic lime was a throw, and it seemed Fat Tuesday might be cancelled forever. Share! YouTube.com/@profcarlnivale #OurCarnivalHeritage #History #DidYouKnow #NOLALife #NOLAContent

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The New Orleans City Council has deferred today's vote on the parade tax to September 3rd. If passed, the tax would be required to be paid by April 30th following the Carnival season. #OurCarnivalHeritage #carnival2027

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New Orleans City Council defers vote on proposed parade fees

The New Orleans City Council deferred voting on a proposed ordinance that would impose parade fees.

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The New Orleans City Council is set to vote on a new parade tax for #Carnival2027, which will include $850 tax on all floats or trucks, with a cap of $45,000 per parade in an effort to recoup a $4 million dollar Mardi Gras deficit. Thanks to NOLA.com for this story. #OurCarnivalHeritage

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New Orleans council to vote on new Mardi Gras parade tax. See how much.

Would a new $850 tax on each parade float pay New Orleans’ $4 million dollar Mardi Gras debt?

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The Creoles had TWO slurs for Americans? 'Saxons' for whites of European descent, and the brutal 'Kaintocks' for Kentuckians. The Americans were horrifying to the Creoles. Full video: YouTube.com/@profcarlnivale #OurCarnivalHeritage #HistoryFacts #NewOrleans #CreoleCulture #DidYouKnow #NOLAContent

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The latest edition of "Carnival Unmasked!" is now up on YouTube! Check it out at the link below: youtu.be/fP0tISNF8G0 #OurCarnivalHeritage #history #DidYouKnow #MardiGras #Carnival #nolalife #NOLAContent

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Premiering Tuesday, 4 pm, it's the last episode of the first season of "Carnival Unmasked!" Before 1857, #Carnival & #MardiGras in #NOLA was very different. Find out how we nearly lost Mardi Gras! Link here: youtu.be/fP0tISNF8G0 #ourcarnivalheritage #history #didyouknow #nolalife #nolacontent

Image of Professor Carl Nivale surrounded by bleak black & white images of a carriage ridden by three people wearing skull masks and white robes, and a fourth dressed as a devil; an illustration of two 19th century women spitting in the faces of policemen; an illustration of a dead man being carried to a hearse, and a gloomy painting of people around a small lantern; all against a dark, foreboding background. The legend reads, in black glowing letters, "The Dark Days of Carnival"

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale announces their #Carnival2027 Grand Marshal, Arkesha Baquet, owner of Lil Dizzy’s Cafe 504, just now on @fox8live.com! Congratulations! #OurCarnivalHeritage #parade #nolalife #NOLAContent

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Check 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

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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

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We go to the NOLA Bombshells Dance Fest 2026!

YouTube video by Professor Carl Nivale

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Carnival 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

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

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

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

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

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The Professor & Grand Marshal go to the Running of the Bulls 2026!

YouTube video by Professor Carl Nivale

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Sorry for the error! I found an factual inaccuracy in last night's video, and corrected it. Here is the new video! youtu.be/JHpPoN7TBfo

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The Professor & Grand Marshal go to the Running of the Bulls 2026!

YouTube video by Professor Carl Nivale

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

It'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

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Carnival Unmasked! Ep. 6 The Origins of Mardi Gras

YouTube video by Professor Carl Nivale

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Discouraging 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

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This New Orleans Mardi Gras streetcar krewe isn’t going to have a streetcar in 2027

A Mardi Gras streetcar krewe wants to give the RTA $1,000 for a ride on Twelfth Night 2027, but was turned down

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Extending welcome to the newest Carnival organization, The Nubians of Amina!! #OurCarnivalHeritage #newkrewe #NOLALife #NOLAContent (Facebook page below) www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

Crest image of the new krewe, Nubians of Amina. The crest is a circle on a white background. Inside the circle is a representation of a Nubian village with a golden sunrise, green fields, and a small communal hut on the right. In the foreground is a Nubian woman, dressed in the traditional Nubian garb, with a tignon-style headpiece in gold, adorned with green and pink material draping down her back and joined at the front with a large pink jewel. Her earrings are matching pink diamonds. She wears the traditional gold neck rings which cover her entire neck, leading down to a cheetah skin drape that covers her shoulders, over a pink blouse. Behind her, to the right is the head of a donkey or mule, wearing a leather harness adorned with a matching pink and gold head covering.

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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

Image promoting Professor Carl Nivale's new YouTube series, "Carnival Unmasked!" returning with new episodes on July seventh. Blue background top and bottom. In the center, a purple, gold, and green background. On top, a legend reading "Carnival Unmasked! with Professor Carl Nivale. The top reads in yellow letters on a royal blue background, "New episodes of." The bottom legend, in the same colors reads "Starting July 7th at YouTube.com slash AT profcarlnivale.

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The 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

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The Professor & the Grand Marshal go to the 2026 New Orleans Pride Parade!

YouTube video by Professor Carl Nivale

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Tonight's Pride Parade begins at 6 pm on N. Rampart near Armstrong Park! It's going to be a great time, and @gmmartygraw.bsky.social & I will be there! Parade video tomorrow on my YouTube channel! #ourcarnivalheritage #pride #parade #nolapride #nolalife

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Professor Carl Nivale @profcarlnivale.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Right now would be a good time for a parade, right?

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