In New Orleans January 6th is a very special day - the day to celebrate Twelfth Night and the beginning of the carnival season that will culminate in Mardi Gras day.

Since 1870 The Lord of Misrule has reigned at the ball of the Twelfth Night Revelers, as he will again this evening. Special Collections & Archives has several invitations from this group, including this one from 1899.

Most New Orleanians probably woke up today with one song on their minds. Thank you Al “Carnival Time” Johnson for the anthem of the season. Enjoy!