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Bacchus names Theo Von, a Covington native, as celebrity king for 2027 Mardi Gras parade
Louisiana comedian Theo Von will reign when the 2027 Bacchus Carnival parade rolls on Feb. 7 along the St. Charles Avenue route. Von, a podcaster known for his Southern-inflected humor, is a native of Covington. His podcast “This Past Weekend” has grown in popularity as he has developed a reputation for his eccentric storytelling and his wide range of guests. Last year, Von was featured on the 2025 TIME100 Creators List, celebrating “the most influential digital voices.”
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Mandeville's Holiday of Lights Returns for 27th Year, Still Needs Young Performers
St. Tammany Parish is gearing up for its 27th annual Holiday of Lights, the holiday celebration that lights up Koop Drive in Mandeville. This year's event runs four nights — December 4, 5, 11 and 12 — and the parish says the event features thousands of twinkling lights, carnival rides, pictures with Santa and performances from local schools.