Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled due to the dangers posed by extreme winds that could reach 60 mph in the New Orleans area on Fat Tuesday.

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 — 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. However, changes in weather could present new changes.

Iowa Chicken Run - Catch a chicken at the annual Mardi Gras Run at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 503 E U.S. 90, in the town of Iowa. Doors open at 8 a.m., the Mardi Gras floats st

After so nearly being canceled yesterday due to the threat of severe weather, the parades are still rolling with as much delirious vim as any year. It’s a good day to be on the second floor of NOLA & Co.

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.