See the story of legendary float builder Blaine Kern, who rose from humble beginnings to
Blaine Kern, Sr. almost single handedly transferred Mardi Gras from a series of small exclusive parades into a billion dollar a year tourism juggernaut. He did so by reimagining and reshaping Carnival parades into eye-popping, animated extravaganzas that draw millions of people to witness the spectacle. The business Kern built 75 years ago opened Carnival to people of all races and backgrounds.
Blaine Kern, Sr. almost single handedly transferred Mardi Gras from a series of small exclusive parades into a billion dollar a year tourism juggernaut. He did so by reimagining and reshaping Carnival parades into eye-popping, animated extravaganzas that draw millions of people to witness the spectacle. The business Kern built 75 years ago opened Carnival to people of all races and backgrounds.
Blaine Kern: They Call Him Mr. Mardi Gras
Blaine Kern: They Call Him Mr. Mardi Gras
Chronicles the life story of the legendary float builder.
Blaine Kern: They Call Him Mr. Mardi Gras
Blaine Kern: They Call Him Mr. Mardi Gras is a local public television program presented by WYES.
