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Kelly Clarkson set for Mardi Gras parade

Former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson has been confirmed to appear in next year's Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans.

The 'Mr. Know It All' songstress will play the part of the grand marshal for Krewe of Endymion parade, which is a celebration that ushers in the famous Mardi Gras festival on February 9.

In addition to taking part in the parade, Clarkson will then perform at Endymion's ball at the Superdome later in the day. Past grand marshals have included her fellow American Idol alum Taylor Hicks and Britney Spears. Mardi Gras officially begins on February 12, 2013.

Clarkson hit headlines recently after buying a ring once owned by Jane Austen in an auction, but was refused approval to take the piece of jewellery back to her native US. She told a British newspaper:

"I got up at 4am to start bidding on the auction. We put in an export request but I can't take it out of the UK as they've named it a national treasure."

 

 

 

Watch her lyric video for 'Catch My Breath' below: