The event is a warm-weather takeoff on New York City’s Times Square “ball drop” and has been televised worldwide by CNN in prior years.
Famed drag queen Sushi is set to be the star of the show, headquartered at the Bourbon St. Pub/New Orleans House complex at 724 Duval St., as she has for more than 20 years. Dressed in a stunning one-of-a-kind gown, she will perch in a super-sized red high-heel shoe suspended high above the spectators below.
“I design all of my New Year’s costumes from scratch, but I also have a large collection of rare vintage and collectible pieces from many eras and cultures that I’m always referencing for inspiration,” said Sushi, whose other name is Gary Marion.
