The Krewe of Rex parade route has changed due to incoming severe weather and high winds, the New Orleans Police Department announced early Tuesday. Rex will roll at 9:30 from its traditional start location at Napoleon and Claiborne avenues. The krewe will travel down St. Charles Avenue to Calliope Street. The procession will end there.

Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and Krewe of Rex is set to roll on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, at 9:30 a.m. With high winds expected, officials moved up the parade's start time. The parade will follow its traditional route until it reaches Jackson Avenue,

But today, New Orleans throws the biggest free party in the world.Latest forecast | Download the WDSU Parade Tracker app | Full schedule of parades Sign up for our NewslettersThis year weather concerns have bumped parade times up from their normal schedule.