Carnival time

Ready or not here comes... a press conference and photo op.

NEW ORLEANS — Tomorrow, Mayor Mitch Landrieu and other city officials will join representatives from Carnival organizations to celebrate Kings Day, which marks the official start of the 2016 Carnival season. Carnival season begins on Jan. 6 each year and culminates on Mardi Gras day, which is on Feb. 9, 2016. The celebration will include presentations from Carnival organizations and a ceremonial cutting of the king cake.

WHO:              Mayor Mitch Landrieu

                        City Officials

                        Carnival Krewe Representatives

WHAT:            Kings Day Celebration

WHEN:            Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016                        10 a.m.

WHERE:         Mardi Gras World

                       1380 Port of New Orleans Place

                       New Orleans, LA 70160

Don't get too caught up in the magic.

Also, know this exists now.



Assuming the idea here is now you can mix it with Stoli and make your own damn King Cake vodka this year.  Although, I should say... it's been done.