Mardi Gras has its own pace and rhythm. But with a severe weather threat looming, Mobile showed it’s possible to put a whole Fat Tuesday on fast-forward. Word of adjustments came early from the Mobile Police Department: The day’s first parade,

While we can't party in New Orleans, we are bringing some of the sounds of the celebration to you. Here's the Pennsylvania Dixie-Land ensemble, the Redhot Ramblers.

See photos of celebrities who've been in Mardi Gras parades through the years, including Shaquille O'Neal, Katy Perry, Harry Connick Jr. and more.