Krewes of Zulu, Rex to roll early in anticipation of inclement weather
The changes come as inclement weather is expected to hit the city in early hours. WGNO meteorologists are predicting that winds are expected to reach 40 to 60 mph posing a threat
An ‘abbreviated’ Mardi Gras rolls ahead of anticipated severe weather
Mardi Gras festivities are underway in “fast and furious” fashion. With a line of anticipated storms moving through the area that produce high winds in the evening, Zulu and Rex parades will roll earlier than usual without marching bands.
New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns
Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day.
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.
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New Orleans kicks off Mardi Gras Day parades early due to weather concerns
Everywhere else, it's just Tuesday. But today, New Orleans throws the biggest free party in the world. This year weather concerns have bumped parade times up from their normal schedule. Zulu will roll at 6:30 a.m. followed by Rex at 9:30 a.m. Both are on shortened routes.
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.
Zulu, Rex parades to roll early on Mardi Gras Day despite wind worries, 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.
New Orleans police consider canceling Zulu, Rex parades due to weather. Here's what we know.
Heavy winds headed for New Orleans on Fat Tuesday appear poised to cancel two of the city's climactic Carnival events, the Zulu and Rex parades, after officials said they would stop the parades from rolling if the forecast worsened.
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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 ...
Fate of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parades still uncertain as NWS issues High Wind Warning
Rex will not pass Gallier Hall, where traditionally Rex toasts the mayor of New Orleans. Rex will instead turn down Jackson ...
What Californians should know about Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday celebration in New Orleans
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Krewe of Zulu 2025 parade route
According to Darren Mire, spokesperson for Zulu, Zulu's route will also change. The parade starts at South Claiborne and ...
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Lundi Gras revelry honors old and new traditions ahead of expected stormy, shorter Fat Tuesday
Though the Lundi Gras event was held in perfect early spring weather in Kenner, anxiety was in the air with storms forecast ...
King and Queen Zulu relish their reign as carnival royalty
King Zulu Rodney Paul Mason and his wife and Queen Kristen Bonds Mason hope their reign inspires young boys and girls to aim ...
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Just how did Zulu get started?
Started as a marching club in 1909, the group of Black men called itself Zulu and selected an African theme for costumes a ...