Watch live as Mardi Gras celebrations take place throughout New Orleans on Tuesday, March 4, otherwise known as Fat Tuesday.

Severe weather is threatening the celebrations in New Orleans, causing parade cancellations amid safety concerns.

When people visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year, there will be additional tactical teams and overall a larger police presence than in years past.

New Orleans Mardi Gras parades went ahead Tuesday morning despite the threat of severe weather that has forced cancellation of other parades (AP Video: Stephen Smith) ...

The promise from authorities for more security threatened to conflict with the city’s anything-goes sensibilities, and some changes were evident.

The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.

The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.