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.

But today, New Orleans threw the biggest free party in the world.Latest forecast | Download the WDSU Parade Tracker app | Full schedule of parades Sign up for our NewslettersThis year weather concerns bumped parade times up from their normal schedule.

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.