Mardi Gras, New Orleans and Rex parade

Rex route changes again just hours before Mardi Gras Day parade, NOPD says
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.
Zulu: Schedule, maps, parade cam and more for Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans
Mardi Gras is here! Here's how, when to watch today's parade live on the NOLA.com Parade Cam sponsored by NewOrleans.com.
New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns
Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day.
Shortened Zulu, Rex parades roll early on Mardi Gras Day with no bands, marchers, officials say
Zulu and Rex parades, the climax of New Orleans' carnival season, will roll early on Fat Tuesday with pared-down ensembles due to forecasts of high wind.
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.
Changes made to Mardi Gras day parades in New Orleans
There are parades changes in New Orleans on Mardi Gras day due to weather threats, although those changes appear to be in limbo.Jefferson Parish cancels parades on Tuesday | Houma announce parade changes | Download the WDSU Parade Tracker app | Parade schedule.
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.
Zulu, Rex parades to roll early on Mardi Gras Day despite wind worries, officials say
Zulu and Rex parades, the climax of New Orleans' carnival season, will roll early on Fat Tuesday with pared-down ensembles due to forecasts of high wind.
New Orleans parades rolling on Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras
Krewe of Folsom has postponed their parade due to the weather. Carnival time in southeast Louisiana means it's time to break out the Parade Tracker! We’re tracking more than 70 parades this Carnival season, including several parades outside of Mardi Gras, like the St. Patrick’s Day parades.
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.
Krewe of Rex changes parade ending location
Additional changes have been made to the route traveled by the Krewe of Rex. On Fat Tuesday, March 4, the New Orleans Police ...
New Orleans Mardi Gras parades to roll early to avoid weather
Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng confirmed in a press conference Monday that the parades will remain canceled for ...
Watch Mardi Gras 2025 livestream: See celebrations throughout New Orleans
Watch live as Mardi Gras celebrations take place throughout New Orleans on Tuesday, March 4, otherwise known as Fat Tuesday.
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University of Arkansas student to reign as Queen of New Orleans’ Carnival
A University of Arkansas student is set to reign as a Mardi Gras queen in New Orleans. Tatum Reiss, 22, is a New Orleans ...
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Picayune Native Edward Howell Crosby Named 2025 King of New Orleans Carnival
Picayune native Edward Howell Crosby has been named the 2025 King of New Orleans Carnival, leading the Rex Parade and ...
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Meet Rex 2025, 'a connector of people for the good,' a doting grandfather and Carnival's king
As an adult, Crosby rode on a float in the Rex parade and, later on a horse as a lieutenant. In the latter role, he was out ...