See maps of new Mardi Gras Day routes for Rex, Zulu parades in New Orleans
The storied Zulu Social Aide & Pleasure Club's parade will roll on a shortened route starting at 7 a.m. — an hour earlier than normal — without marchers, bands or truck floats, according Darren Mire, Zulu's director of public relations. Rex is also set to roll early at 9:30 a.m.
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.
"I am 109 King of Zulu. All hail Zulu Happy Mardi Gras!" King Zulu said in his traditional toast to Mardi Gras and the city.
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The good times and parades still rolled in New Orleans for Mardi Gras Day celebrations early Tuesday, ahead of expected ...
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