The New Orleans Hornets unveiled special Mardi Gras uniforms on Wednesday.

The uniforms will be worn annually during the Mardi Gras season and will feature designs inspired by the city of New Orleans and the Carnival tradition.

?The Mardi Gras celebration is one of the most elaborate and important traditions to our hometown of New Orleans, and we want to recognize and celebrate this special time of year with new Mardi Gras uniforms on the court,? said Hornets Owner George Shinn. ?We are excited to begin this annual celebration and remain committed to incorporating our Hornets family into the fabric of New Orleans traditions.?