Full schedule of parades Sign up for our Newsletters This year weather concerns bumped parade times up from their normal schedule. Zulu began at 6:30 a.m. followed by Rex at 9:30 a.m. Both rolled on shortened routes.

The threat of severe weather has left New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions at risk, with parades being shortened or canceled, warnings issued over flying debris and officials urging extreme caution

Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans could be canceled as severe storms rumble through the South, bringing strong winds and the threat of tornadoes Tuesday.