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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.

Krewe of Zulu parades through New Orleans on Mardi Gras Day Watch live as the Krewe of Zulu parades through downtown New Orleans on Mardi Gras Day, with hundreds of participants tossing beads and decorated coconuts.

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.

But it's Mardi Gras in New Orleans, our final day to celebrate the Carnival season and honor the rich history of the holiday with parades, king cakes, costumes, dancing and booze.  While severe weather prompted some changes to the Fat Tuesday festivities,