Our 12th Night masquerade ball will take place at 10pm following the parade at Rainey Street’s decadent, New Orleans-inspired bar, The Blackheart. KOOP DJ Tom Mahnke will be spinning the finest in Cajun, Swamp Pop, New Orleans R&B and brass bands (and maybe even a little Zydeco to make sure you’re paying attention) + our photo booth by Devaki Knowles of Fun Loving Photos will immortalize you + your krewe!

Then at the stroke of midnight we’ll announce the King and Queen. Our 12th Night King and Queen will be determined by popular vote on our website, so nominate the people in your community who most embody magic, zeal and joy to be King or Queen (however they identify) and encourage other members of your community to vote.

Nominations are open from Friday, December 14th to Friday, December 21st, and voting from Saturday, December 22nd to Friday, January 4th.