You know that day as Mardi Gras, although the entire Carnival season is typically called Mardi Gras at this point. The mascot shows up at Pelicans games and around the city throughout this festival. No, Pierre is not the only mascot for the New Orleans Pelicans. There is also King Cake Baby, a baby Mardi Gras King Cake, who debuted in 2014. King Cake Baby is often seen at Pelicans games and other events. Pierre the Pelican Fun Facts: • Pierre the Pelican is the official mascot of the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans. Jonathan Bertuccelli, Mardi Gras float and prop maker, designed and created the Carnival mascot trio for the Pelicans. But he says from the first time he tried on that oversized plastic head, it Hide your wife, and hide your kids because the NBA's creepiest mascot has returned to New Orleans. Driving the news: The King Cake Baby is back in the Smoothie King Center for Mardi Gras. The diaper-clad mascot will be at all home games through Feb. 5, according to Pelicans spokesperson Sam Shannon. The avian mascot is "Pierre the Pelican." The non-avian mascot is called "King Cake Baby." In theory, it's a nice idea. It's a tribute to the culture of New Orleans which includes eating King Cakes at Mardi Gras. Hidden inside the cake is a small plastic baby. Traditionally, whoever gets the baby in their piece of cake is thought to have good luck. King Cake Baby was the Pelicans’ co-mascot who made his debut in 2014. His creation was inspired by the plastic baby found inside king cake baked to celebrate Mardi Gras. Tradition has it that if you found the baby in your slice, you’d experience luck and prosperity. King Cake Baby wears a bib, a crown, socks, and a diaper as part of his Signs of normalcy are starting to appear in New Orleans after the terrorist attack, namely in the form of king cake and the Pelicans' creepy mascot. The big picture: King Cake Baby is back in the Smoothie King Center for Mardi Gras. The diaper-clad mascot will be at all home games through Feb. 25, Pelicans spokesperson Sam Shannon says. He is a co-mascot for the New Orleans Pelicans along with Pierre The Pelican, the main mascot. This mascot goes by the name King Cake Baby and is a baby Mardi Gras King Cake mascot that debuted in Armed with a new logo, new uniforms, new players and, with them, new playoff hopes, the Pelicans posted a picture of their latest addition on their official Twitter feed—a new mascot: The New Orleans Pelicans unveiled their new look for their mascot, “Pierre the Pelican”, as they opened their 2013-14 season. The mascot’s costume incorporates the Pelicans’ new blue, gold, and red colors. Pierre T. Pelican is the primary mascot for the Pelicans, with the soulless dead eyes of all mascots. New Orleans Pelicans Hats, beanies, snapbacks and more at the Official Online Store of the Pelicans. Enjoy Quick Flat-Rate Shipping On Any Size Order. Browse New Orleans Pelicans Store for the latest Pelicans snapbacks, beanies, visors and more for men, women, and kids. It is now tradition that when Mardi Gras rolls around, the New Orleans Pelicans, who have an interesting taste in mascots, bring back King Cake Baby. This week, King Cake Baby made appearances at The Mardi Gras mascot incites more jitters than good fortune. by Paula Mejia February and it’s safe to say that sports fans don’t go to Pelicans games just to experience the King Cake Baby Bertuccelli is a master designer and sculptor whose family has been creating Mardi Gras floats and props for generations in his hometown of Viareggio, Italy, and for decades here in New Orleans. The Official Pelicans Shop has everything for cheering on the Pelicans for all your die hard Pelicans fans. The Official Shop of the New Orleans Pelicans has everything fans need, including t-shirts, hats, socks and other official merchandise for men, women and kids. Grab all of your fan gear here from the Official Shop of the Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans is spreading the joy of Carnival Celebration with its mascot, King Cake Baby, making a visit to WGNO on Thursday, Jan. 18. Mardi Gras krewes and music will be featured Mardi Gras is right around the corner and that means it is time for the New Orleans Pelicans to bring back the most terrifying mascot in all of sports, The King Cake Baby.. Special Carnival treat NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans are celebrating Carnival with Mardi Gras Mania Night and the one-of-a-kind mascot King Cake Baby will be there live, in action!Mardi Gras Mania Night tips Mardi Gras is always the final Tuesday of the Carnival season. Although Carnival season always begins on the same date, January 6, Fat Tuesday is always the Tuesday that falls 46 days before the Easter holiday. For example, Mardi Gras 2024 is on Tuesday, February 13th. Mardi Gras 2025 will take place on Tuesday, March 4th. 18. Gear up for the NBA season with the Official Hat of the New Orleans Pelicans. Shop Fitted Pelicans Hats, Pelicans Snapbacks & more. New Era offers a wide selection of Pelicans Caps & Apparel for every New Orleans fan! Whether you're looking for an Old School Throwback Pelicans Hat, a Pelicans Beanie Hat or a Pe
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