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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

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,

After so nearly being canceled yesterday due to the threat of severe weather, the parades are still rolling with as much delirious vim as any year. It’s a good day to be on the second floor of NOLA & Co.

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.

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