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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.
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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 o
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.
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. Due to incoming severe weather and high winds, Zulu and Rex changed their start times and routes on Monday.
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 Avenue and disband.
Some Mardi Gras 2025 celebrations canceled in Louisiana due to severe weather
Mardi Gras festivities were underway early Tuesday in New Orleans despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the day.
Zulu royalty ready to reign over Mardi Gras 2025
It's a royal celebration with a love story rooted in tradition for Mason and his wife, Kristen Bonds-Mason: Zulu King and Queen Elect 2025. "It's such a dream. When I say dream, It's really his dream but it became a dream for me. Especially when I saw how much work he put into the organization. And all it took to be King Zulu," Bonds-Mason said.
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 Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick told reporters Monday.
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.
An ‘abbreviated’ Mardi Gras rolls ahead of anticipated severe weather
Despite the shortening of parades, plenty of new and traditional Mardi Gras social events will still take place around the ...
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Zulu King and Queen 2025: Celebrating Over 100 Years of Tradition
NEW ORLEANS — When the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club take to the streets on Mardi Gras Day, they're showcasing more than 100 years of Carnival tradition. It's a tradition Rodney Mason ...
New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As the sun rose over New Orleans on Tuesday, a crowd gathered in the historic Treme neighborhood, their ...
Triple-threat storm bears down on central and southern US, disrupting Mardi Gras celebrations and bringing blizzard warnings
More than 55 million people across the central and southern US are at risk of severe weather on Tuesday as a violent storm ...
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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Mardi Gras at risk from severe weather. New Orleans eyes forecast as Zulu, Rex shorten routes.
The threat of severe weather has left New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions at risk, with parades being shortened or canceled, ...
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75 Mardi Gras Facts That Will Help You Bring Meaning to the Fun 'Fat Tuesday' Festivities
Mardi Gras is one of the best celebrations of the year. Between the masks, the music, the beads and the king cake, few ...