Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes are filling the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day despite the threat of storms. The culmination of a weekslong

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 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.

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 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.

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.