Zulu and Rex parades still set to roll on Mardi Gras morning

Shortened Zulu, Rex parades roll early on Mardi Gras Day with no bands, marchers, officials say
Zulu and Rex parades, the climax of New Orleans' carnival season, will roll early on Fat Tuesday with pared-down ensembles due to forecasts of high wind.
New Orleans parades rolling on Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras
Krewe of Folsom has postponed their parade due to the weather. Carnival time in southeast Louisiana means it's time to break out the Parade Tracker! We’re tracking more than 70 parades this Carnival season, including several parades outside of Mardi Gras, like the St. Patrick’s Day parades.
Severe weather cancels Mardi Gras parades in Jefferson Parish; Zulu and Rex alter plans
With strong winds in the forecast on Tuesday, Mardi Gras parades in Jefferson Parish have been canceled, and two parades in New Orleans have adjusted their plans, WDSU and Fox 8 reported.
See maps of new Mardi Gras Day routes for Rex, Zulu parades in New Orleans
Day in New Orleans will look a bit different this year, as the city is changing times and routes for the Zulu and Rex parades because of severe weather forecasts.  The storied Zulu Social Aide & Pleasure Club's parade will roll on a shortened route starting at 7 a.
Zulu, Rex rolling earlier to dodge wind threat; Jefferson Parish cancels Mardi Gras parades
Mardi Gras 2025 will go on in New Orleans, but with adjustments due to the threat of severe weather, a source confirms to Fox 8. Zulu will roll at 7 a.m. Rex will follow at 9 a.m. Marching krewes and truck floats will not be permitted.
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Krewe of Thoth investigating after report of Confederate beads thrown at Mardi Gras parade
Thoth Parade Captain Penny Larson, contacted Monday, said he hadn't seen the post but would investigate. The krewe has ...
Strong Winds Force Cancellation of Some Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana
Jefferson Parish canceled its parades, and officials in New Orleans were warily watching the Tuesday forecast.
Mardi Gras parades canceled due to extreme winds: Mother Nature 'decided not to work with us'
Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled due to the dangers posed by extreme winds that could reach 60 mph in the New Orleans area on Fat Tuesday.
Shooting at Mardi Gras Parade in Louisiana leaves 5 wounded, suspect in custody police say
Five people were wounded Sunday in Franklinton, Louisiana, after a shooting at a Mardi Gras parade and a suspect was arrested ...
Forget the Mardi Gras Beads. This Year’s Best Catch Is a Cookbook.
Of all the gifts thrown at the New Orleans parades, one of the newest and most unusual is a collection of South Asian family ...
RETRO FIND: Giant parade floats amaze Mardi Gras attendees in 1980
In 1980, the Krewe of Bacchus delighted crowds with their uniquely detailed parade floats. Inspired by aquatic explorer ...
Mardi Gras Weather and Cancellations Ahead of Parades
Severe weather is threatening the celebrations in New Orleans, causing parade cancellations amid safety concerns.
Strong police presence brings safety to New Orleans for Mardi Gras
Following the Jan. 1 truck attack that killed 14 people in the heart of New Orleans, extra barricades have been placed along Mardi Gras parade routes and law enforcement officers can be seen at nearly ...
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This popular Houma Mardi Gras parade changes schedule for Fat Tuesday. What to know.
The Krewe of Houmas is the latest Fat Tuesday parade being moved as a result of weather. Tuesday's weather includes the ...