Could there ever have been any doubt? Even Vegas was refusing bets. (And I know someone who tried!)

Once again we've driven back the frost and the cold and the torchlight parade was off the hook. Thanks to everyone who came out to see what was one of the warmest dethronings we've ever had!

Your 2009 Vulcan Krewe:

• Vulcanus Rex 72 - Joe Vogel
• Count of Ash - Joe Stradinger
• Count Embrious - James Bly
• Grand Duke Fertilious- Tim Shanley 
• General Flameous - Fred Edsrom
• Duke of Klinker - Steve Gurney
• Baron Hot "I am Sparticus!" Sparkus - Steve Gravem
• Prince of Soot - Denny Pladson