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The late float builder Blaine Kern Sr. was officially Mr. Mardi Gras, but Arthur Hardy also has a legitimate claim to the title. Forty-eight years ago, he launched Arthur Hardy’s Mardi Gras Guide, a ...

In New Orleans, the combination of Arthur Hardy and Mardi Gras feels as natural as red beans and rice, café au lait and beignets. For as long as many can remember, Hardy’s voic ...

The parent company of The Times-Picayune has acquired Arthur Hardy’s Mardi Gras Guide, the print magazine and website that provides extensive coverage of Carnival parades, events and customs. The deal ...

Arthur Hardy has been publishing his Mardi Gras Guide for more than 30 years, and in addition to his 164-page magazine, he released his book “Mardi Gras in New Orleans: An Illustrated History.” ...