Mardi Gras Celebrations Adjusted Amid Severe Weather Warnings

New Orleans celebrated Mardi Gras Day on March 4, 2025, despite severe weather warnings prompting the city to reschedule and shorten its final parades. Revelers donned costumes and gathered early in the historic Treme neighborhood, where the Northside Skull and Bones Gang started the festivities. The city's major parades, hosted by the Krewe of Zulu and Krewe of Rex, were adjusted to conclude by 11:30 a.m. to avoid worsening weather, with forecasts predicting winds up to 60 mph and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Meanwhile, in Lafayette, the weather led to the cancellation of key parades and events, leaving some attendees disappointed yet grateful for the early celebrations they could still enjoy. Overall, the community spirit remained strong, with many participants cherishing the moments shared with friends and family during this iconic celebration.