Former New Orleans Saints quarterback and Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees will reign as the King of the 2024 Washington Mardi Gras ball. Sen. John Neely Kennedy, chair of the 75th Washington Mardi Gras made the announcement on Tuesday.
“This is one of the greatest celebrations for the state of Louisiana each year. It’s an opportunity for us to showcase the great culture and tradition we share as a state with our nation’s leaders in our nation’s capital. It’s an absolute honor to be chosen as the King for the 75th anniversary of Washington Mardi Gras.