mardi gras parades

Endymion and Zulu have both changed their traditional Mardi Gras parade routes to avoid the Hard Rock Hotel collapse site at the corner of Canal and Rampart Streets in New Orleans.

Barricades blocking pedestrian pathways in the city are being addressed by the Mayor-President's office.

Revelers will want to have their rain gear handy and keep an eye out for the potential of severe storms developing.

Forecasters are working out the timing on when the best chances for rain to fall will be.