(Nominations for Mardi Gras King and Queen).....The City of El Centro is accepting the nominations.

The deadline to submit nominations is 5 pm January 10. Nomination forms are available at the El Centro Community Center on 1st Street in El Centro. The El Centro Mardi Gras Coronation reception will be January 18th at the City Hall. The new King and Queen will participate in interviews with various media, promoting the Mardi Gras Parade and Street Festival on February 24. The King and Queen traditionally ride in the light parade that ends at the street festival