(Nominations for Mardi Gras King and Queen)....Nominations are still be accepted.

The deadline to submit an nomination is January 20th at 5 pm. Nomination applications can be picked up at the El Centro Community Center or downloaded from the City of El Centro website. They must be turned in to the Community Center by the deadline. The King and Queen will host the City of El Centro Mardi Gras Coronation reception on February 16. They will also participate in interviews with various media entities to promote the Mardi Gras Light Parade and Street Fair on February 18. The King and Queen will ride in the last float in the Parade. The 2023 Mardi Gras festivities are hosted by the City of El Centro, Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce and Los Vigilantes.