NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As the sun rose over New Orleans on Tuesday, a crowd gathered in the historic Treme neighborhood, their faces covered in skeletal masks with protruding antlers — the first revelers determined to celebrate Mardi Gras Day, like they always have.

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.