The publisher of the Regular Joe newspaper will lead this years Mardi Gras Parade in St Joseph.

Jay Kerner was announced today as the Grand Marshal of St Joseph’s Mardi Gras Parade.

St Joe’s 10th Mardi Gras parade is scheduled February 18.

The parade is co-sponsored by the St Joseph Downtown Association, K-JO 105.5 and Q Country 92.7.

Organizers stress this is an adult-oriented event, and all participants must be at least 18 years old to participate in the parade.

This year’s parade will follow the original route, from the Holiday Inn at Third and Felix to Coleman Hawkins Park.

Line-up for floats will begin at 6 p.m., with the parade following at 8 p.m.