Mardi Gras, New Orleans and Rex parade

Mardi Gras day parades canceled due to extreme winds
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.
New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns
Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes are filling the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day despite the threat of storms.
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.
Powerful storms threaten Mardi Gras finale celebrations in New Orleans
Everyone is keeping their eyes on the skies in New Orleans as severe weather on the horizon could put a damper on the finale of Mardi Gras celebrations.
New Orleans rushes to rework Mardi Gras celebrations amid storm and twister warnings
Officials are rushing to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations as powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to strike Louisiana.
Watch Mardi Gras 2025 livestream: See celebrations throughout New Orleans
Watch live as Mardi Gras celebrations take place throughout New Orleans on Tuesday, March 4, otherwise known as Fat Tuesday.
New Orleans Mardi Gras parades to roll early to avoid weather
NEW ORLEANS — Zulu and Rex will both roll early with no marching krewes, bands or truck floats in an effort to beat the high winds expected to hit the metro area on Fat Tuesday. The announcement comes as other parishes announced cancellations or earlier start times for parades. However, changes in weather could present new changes.
What does Mardi Gras day look like in New Orleans? See view from Skull and Bones, Zulu, Rex
But it's Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, our final day to celebrate the Carnival season and honor the rich history of the holiday with parades,
Mardi Gras 2025: Joy and Jitters for New Orleans
There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some revelers felt at least a hint of trepidation.
What to know about Mardi Gras and the celebration in New Orleans
Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where people become more disciplined and give up habits for 40 days.
Security plan for New Orleans Mardi Gras backed by state, feds
With Mardi Gras celebrations under way, the city of New Orleans is ramping up security measures in response to the heightened threat level following the New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street. Law enforcement agencies at the local,
Thunderstorms and strong winds hit New Orleans' Mardi Gras plans as severe weather affects millions
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans could be cancelled as severe storms rumble through the South, bringing strong winds ...
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Rex route changes again just hours before Mardi Gras Day parade, NOPD says
The Krewe of Rex parade route has changed once again, the New Orleans Police Department announced early on Mardi Gras morning ...
New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns
The city’s two biggest parades are set to go on with earlier start times, shorter routes, and no marching bands, New Orleans ...
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 ...
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Proteus, Orpheus: Schedule, maps, parade cam and more for Monday parades in New Orleans
There's a pair of Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans today. Here's how, when to watch them live on the NOLA.com Parade Cam ...