"Mardi Gras Guide" creator Arthur Hardy shows off a special recognition from Rex while inside the Rex Room at Antoine's yesterday. Video: Chelsea Brasted/Axios
Rex honored New Orleans icon Arthur Hardy yesterday in an annual lunch for the Carnival organization.
Hardy previously announced that this year will be his last as a working member of the media. The "Mardi Gras Guide" creator looks forward to simply being a very well-informed participant in the future.
Fun fact: Rex will unveil a new title float this year, bringing its lineup to 30.
Rex's old title float will now be known as the proclamation float.