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Welcome to the Blue Sky for Grand Marshal Marty Graw. A familiar and colorful figure during New Orleans Carnival Celebrations and official Culture Bearer for the City of New Orleans.
In honor of Professor Carl Nivale celebrating 30 years of Carnival history and news on WWLTV, here's a sneak peek at the first official "merch" for the Professor and Grand Marshal Marty Graw for Carnival 2026! Where can collectors get'em? Why on parade routes they are appearing in of course!
November 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We're only 106 days away from Carnival 2026!!!
September 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Prof and Grand Marshal had a blast Emceeing Crescent City Fae's 3rd annual Fae Do Do at The Rabbit Hole. We raised some money for this year's recipient, The Roots of Music and got to visit with old Carnival friends. See you again next Carnival, Fae!! @crescentcityfae.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
In just one week, this gorgeous behemoth takes the stage on March 14th!
Get your tickets now for "Once Upon A Mattress" at Rivertown!!!
(Photo by Camille Griffin)
www.rivertowntheaters.com/event/once-u...
March 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A plethora of Mardi Gras 2025 Adventures. Part 2
March 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A plethora of Mardi Gras 2025 Adventures. Part 1
March 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Yesterday at Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends parade, Paige Vance gifted the two of us with a bag of our very own branded Krewe Poker Chips!
The first ever collectible parade souvenir with Grand Marshal Marty Graw & Professor Carl Nivale on it. We are deeply, lovingly honored!
Happy Carnival!!!
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March 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Tomorrow morning, after our annual early live WWL Vendredi Gras Carnival Broadcast segments, we head over to meet the Gals of Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends for breakfast and our annual march through the Quarters at 11:30 am.

So come on out, look for us and Happy Carnival! 💜💛💚
February 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Mystic Krewe of Barkus has opted to parade on March 9th, due to the rain inundation we face today. So there are no parades in Orleans or Jefferson Parishes today.

Sorry everyone! Sometimes rainouts happen, and at least all parades have been allowed to reschedule rather than being cancelled.
February 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
February 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Join us on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2PM for the 32nd annual Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.
Grand Marshal Marty Graw and Professor Carl Nivale received our official invite to participate in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus New Orleans' 2025 parade, marking our third year for such an honor.
February 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The Professor Carl Nivale Show opens this Friday night! (With matiness Saturday and Sunday!)

Tickets on sale at:
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6514221
At-the-door ticket sales, cash only! You can reserve at the door tickets by emailing info@nolavoicetheatre.com
February 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
WWL Morning News Broadcast to publicize "The Professor Carl Nivale Show featuring Grand Marshal Marty Graw" at Rivertown Theaters February 7-9. A must not miss- fun, entertaining and educational event!

Get your tickets online now at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6514221
February 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
WWL Morning News Broadcast to publicize "The Professor Carl Nivale Show featuring Grand Marshal Marty Graw" at Rivertown Theaters February 7-9.

Get your tickets online only at: profcarlnivalshow.brownpapertickets.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Ready to head to WWLTV for our first live morning news broadcast of the Carnival 2025 season! We'll be on during the last hour, talking about The Professor Carl Nivale Show featuring Grand Marshal Marry Graw at Rivertown Theaters February 7-9. Three shows only so grab your tickets now!!!
February 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
So... THIS guy returns again tonight for a huge 4 hour event downtown, in the Quarters. I guess you can't keep a good automaton down when he's in demand. LOL!
February 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Professor Carl Nivale & Grand Marshal return to Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in February! Tickets are still available for all three performances at: profcarlnivaleshow.brownpapertickets.com
Online ticket sales only, there will be no at-the-door tickets available for this production.
January 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Got a Haydel's Bakery king cake today. We got the bizarre little "chicken box" for the porcelain collectible and as I cut my first piece found the plastic baby. I combined the two for a photo... I may have to build upon this idea for a full mini kresch for next Xmas.😂
Happy Carnival Y'all! 💜💛💚
January 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The 3rd annual King Cake Hub at Zony Mash Beer Project today from 3 - 6 pm! Professor Carl Nivale and Grand Marshal Marty Graw host and judge the event to see who will be our King Cake Monarch for #carnival2025!

Watch Professor Carl Nivale's Facebook page for livestream updates during the event!
January 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Professor Carl Nivale and Grand Marshal Marty Graw return to Zony Mash Beer Project once again January 5th to Emcee the King Cake Kick-Off Party! So many festivities for the 2025 Carnival Season that night preceding Midnight... the official beginning of our 2025 Carnival Season.
December 13, 2024 at 4:22 PM
We are now, officially, one month away from January 6th...

Twelfth Night...

The start of #Carnival2025 !!!
December 6, 2024 at 7:16 PM
✨Hear Ye! Hear Ye! ✨
Our friends Sprinkles and Tinsel, Santa's Craziest Elves, are riding on a float in this year's 2024 Children’s Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade!

Saturday December 7th beginning at 11am, so be sure to look for them.

For more info on the parade-
nolaholidayparade.com
November 26, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Tune into WWLTV/WUPL Thursday morning from 8-9 am for a sneak peek at our annual production of "The Nutcracker", with matinee performances this coming Saturday and Sunday! Get your tickets!

🎫 Saturday November 23rd Tickets: tinyurl.com/bdd4j6ru

🎫 Sunday November 24th Tickets: tinyurl.com/57cd79s7
November 20, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Greetings Reveleers & Welcome! Grand Marshal Marty Graw here. After my Facebook page got hacked, I am now over here on Blue Sky and I couldn't be happier to continue sharing all the revelry and artistry of our New Orleans Carnival with everyone, as well as Carnival celebrations across the globe.
November 16, 2024 at 5:49 PM