Overview
- In Kenner’s Historic Rivertown, Zulu and Argus royalty held their annual Meeting of the Courts with introductions, remarks, and gift exchanges that highlighted unity between Orleans and Jefferson parishes.
- Kenner officials presented proclamations to each royal, and Mayor Michael Glaser closed the ceremony with a ceremonial toast.
- This year’s King Zulu, Dr. Ronald Tassin of Kenner, told attendees that “dreams do come true,” as families enjoyed live music, local vendors, and the Krewe du Kenner wagon-float parade.
- At Woldenberg Park and Spanish Plaza, organizers shifted Zulu’s river arrival to a Port of New Orleans fire boat after the Coast Guard, affected by a DHS funding shutdown, could not provide its customary vessel.
- The riverfront festival expanded its footprint and concluded with Rex and Zulu meeting at Spanish Plaza under fireworks, with organizers expecting attendance to surpass last year’s estimated 65,000.