Professor Carl Nivale

Former Carnival expert, WWL TV, 1996-2026
Named Culture Bearer, City of New Orleans, 2021.
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They make their parade debut in #carnival2027 with Krewe Mosaïque, welcome to the route Las Fridas Krewe!
Thanks to WWLTV for this story. Remember to Like & Share!
#OurCarnivalHeritage #MardiGras2027 #lasfridaskrewe #NOLAContent

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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!
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Tonight's Pride Parade begins at 6 pm on N. Rampart near Armstrong Park! It's going to be a great time!
Parade video tomorrow on my YouTube channel
#ourcarnivalheritage #pride #parade #nolapride #nolalife

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New 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 for this story.
#OurCarnivalHeritage

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A judge has ruled that Krewe of Oshun captain Gian Durand is not liable for fees owed to float builder Jack Rizzuto, though the krewe may still be liable.
Rizzuto, captain of Mid-City & Pygmalion, tried to install himself as captain of Oshun last year, leading to more controversy. You may remember Durand as the first Black Queen of the Krewe of ALLA in 2025.
Thanks @NOLAnews for this story.
#OurCarnivalHeritage #carnival2027 #MardiGras2027 #parade #NOLAContent
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According to a report from Tulane, the Cith of New Orleans is now losing money on Carnival and Mardi Gras. Thanks to @FOX8NOLA for this story.
#OurCarnivalHeritage #MardiGras2027 #carnival2027 #NOLAContent
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Reposted from an earlier version that misidentified Keith Thomas. We apologize for the error, and thanks to everyone @ZuluSAP1909 who alerted us!
#OurCarnivalHeritage #MardiGras2027 #zulu2027 #mardigras1953 #NOLAContent

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Saddened to report the passing of philanthropist and former Queen of Carnival Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin at the age of 93.
Benjamin was queen of the Twelfth Night Revelers and Rex in the same season. Our sympathies are with her family, friends, and colleagues. Thanks to @NOLAnews for this story.
#OurCarnivalHeritage #Rex

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News from the @krewe_of_alla coming next Wednesday! Stay tuned!!
#OurCarnivalHeritage #carnival2027 #MardiGras2027 #nolalife #parade #NOLAContent

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Y’all know dis guy😂 #cheflife #livindadream

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Rob Vance's passing has left a deep void in our community. His family is facing overwhelming medical bills and emotional pain. Please consider donating or sharing to support them. Thank you. https://t.co/gxmFemnx2Y
@BosomBuds_NOLA

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The City of New Orleans is considering fees for all parade riders to offset a $4M deficit from #MardiGras2026. Thanks to @FOX8NOLA for this story.
#OurCarnivalHeritage #MardiGras #nolalife #parade #NOLAContent
Find me @profcarlnivale & @profcarlnivale1996
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When NOLA sees petty, they turn it into fantastic!
Watch the video from Bubblefest '26 at Mississippi River Bottom bar!
#OurCarnivalHeritage @Bubblefest #nolalife #didyouknow #nolacontent
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Catch the full video of the new edition of "Carnival Unmasked!" now at https://t.co/I9uzVFPymO
#OurCarnivalHeritage #MardiGras #Carnival #Broadway #MusicalTheatre #DidYouKnow #NOLAContent
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Why did the name change? Because...you know.
Full video at https://t.co/I9uzVFPymO
#OurCarnivalHeritage #jazz #jass #history #NewOrleans #DidYouKnow #NOLAContent
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When the Great White Way & the West End went purple, gold and green! Mardi Gras on Broadway and beyond. Full video at https://t.co/I9uzVFPymO
#OurCarnivalHeritage #MardiGras #Broadway #Carnival #DidYouKnow #NOLAContent
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It's here! The latest edition of Carnival Unmasked! This time, we discover all the times that the Great White Way went purple, gold & green!
#OurCarnivalHeritage #mardigras #broadway #DidYouKnow #NOLAContent

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Saddened to report that Neuty the Nutria, who became a local celebrity during the pandemic and a guest of several Carnival parades has passed away quietly at home with his human family. RIP Neuty.
#OurCarnivalHeritage #Neuty #mardigras
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Poppet Theatre opens a new theatre experience this Thursday at Beanlandia, DGW Hedges' "Parade Route."

Go check out the "Parade Route" FB page:

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#ourcarnivalheritage #mardigras #history #nolatheatre #nolacontent