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NOPD announces new schedule, route for 3 Mardi Gras parades postponed for weather
New Orleans Mardi Gras parades to roll early to avoid weather
Rescheduled New Orleans parades to roll, wag March 9
The New Orleans Police Department announced on Thursday, March 6 that Elks Krewe of Orleanians truck parade and the Krewe of Crescent City along with Krewe of Barkus will now roll on Sunday, March 9.
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 Department announced the updated route stating Rex will proceed down St. Charles Avenue to Calliope Street where they will end.
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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 ... As New Orleans Police Department Superintendent ...
Krewes of Zulu, Rex to roll early in anticipation of inclement weather
According to the New Orleans Police Department, the Krewe of Zulu will roll at 6:30 a.m. instead of their regular 8 a.m. while the Krewe of Rex will roll around 9 a.m. on Fat Tuesday.
New Orleans removes Porta Potties from parade route due to high wind concerns
New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick is asking anyone planning to attend the parades to use the bathroom before they arrive.