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.
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 and Rex parades still set to roll on Mardi Gras morning: ‘As of now, we’re full steam ahead’
Despite predictions of strong winds on Mardi Gras morning, the Zulu and Rex parades are still set to roll at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. as planned, according to spokesmen
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.
Storms, possible twisters to threaten the South just as New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras
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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 ...
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Storms, possible twisters to threaten South as New Orleans starts to celebrate Mardi Gras
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High winds threaten Fat Tuesday parades in Orleans Parish
Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng confirmed in a press conference Monday that the parades will remain canceled ...
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St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office Balances Fun and Law at Bogalusa Mardi Gras Parade
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