Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are putting work before love this upcoming Valentine's Day.
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The couple is scheduled to be in New Orleans, Louisiana, on the Hallmark holiday to help the city celebrate a huge event. They are headlining the 60th annual Krewe of Endymion Extravaganza. The event will take place at the Caesars Superdome on Feb. 14.
In addition, Louisiana State University's head football coach Lane Kiffin will serve as the co-grand marshal for the event with Mardi Gras historian Arthur Hardy. The Mixed Nuts and Sugar Shaker will open for Shelton and Stefani.
What Is the Krewe of Endymion Extravaganza?
There are celebrations, and then there is the Krewe of Endymion Extravaganza. It's a party that typically takes place on the Saturday night before Mardi Gras, after the Endymion parade.
Parade riders, guests, and visitors all come together for the event. In addition to big-name guests like Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, there are DJs and elaborate stage productions that give the feeling of a large concert rather than a typical Mardi Gras party. It's quite the spectacle.
Last year, Katy Perry and Train performed at the event. Other artists who have headlined include Luke Bryan, his fellow American Idol judge Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, and Maroon 5. We assume Shelton wanted in because of all the fun his fellow coach on The Voice, Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine, had during his performance.
Wait, Weren't Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Splitting Up?
Despite the numerous rumors that Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are getting a divorce, the "God Gave Me You" singer shut those reports down earlier this month.
"I started noticing these articles popping up about 'Blake and Gwen, they're split up,'" said Shelton. "They're not even seeing each other anymore; they're going through a divorce.' And then, a week later, a picture comes out of us walking out of the grocery store ... 'Oh, they're back together again!'"
A source confirmed that Shelton and Stefani's relationship is in great shape.
"There is no truth to the split rumors. They've just been juggling demanding schedules," the source said. "When they are together, it's just so obvious how solid they are."
