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Mardi Gras, New Orleans and Rex parade

Zulu and Rex parades still set to roll on Mardi Gras morning: ‘As of now, we’re full steam ahead’

Despite predictions of strong winds on Mardi Gras morning, the Zulu and Rex parades are still set to roll at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. as planned, according to spokesmen

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New Orleans Mardi Gras parades to roll early to avoid weather

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.

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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.

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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 ...

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When is Mardi Gras 2025? Date, history, and Fat Tuesday traditions

From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as ...

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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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Krewe of Rex 2025 parade route

Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and Krewe of Rex is set to roll on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, at 9:30 a.m. With high winds expected, officials moved up the parade's start time. The ...

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Bigger and more diverse than ever, Mardi Gras has a place for many communities

Carnival has never been bigger. After last year’s Mardi Gras, James Reiss III, a former Rex and co-chairman of the Mayor's ...

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