Rex, Zulu and New Orleans

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.
State Police Cancel Silver Alert for missing 80-year-old New Orleans man
The Silver Alert is cancelled by the State Police. The Louisiana State Police is asking for the public's help in locating an 80-year-old man who was reported missing on Saturday morning. Police are searching for Johnnie Crutchfield and said he was reported missing from his home on Bonita Drive in New Orleans around 8:15 a.
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, 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.
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New Orleans removes Porta Potties from parade route due to high wind concerns
New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick is asking anyone planning to attend the parades to use the bathroom before they arrive.
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As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage
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