The New Orleans mayor gave her traditional toast to the King and Queen of Zulu on Mardi Gras. Rodney P. Mason Jr. is reigning as Zulu King, and his wife Kristen Bonds-Mason is serving as his queen.

King Zulu 2025 Rodney P. Mason Jr. at home in New Orleans on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. (Photo by Chris Granger | The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com) Founded in 1909, Zulu has long been a touchstone ...

NEW ORLEANS — For Rodney Mason ... “The profound memory is marching down St. Charles in front of Gallier Hall,” Zulu King Rodney Mason said. Fast forward to Tuesday, Mason would be back ...