NEW ORLEANS - The Krewe of Zulu started approximately an hour late after the buses Southern rented to bring them to the parade did not arrive on time.

Sources told WBRZ that the band was ready to go at the time they were supposed to leave on Tuesday morning, but the buses arrived late, delaying the Human Jukebox's arrival in New Orleans. 

The parade started at the corner of South Claiborne and Jackson avenues.

Mia Monet spoke with revelers who said they woke up at 3 a.m. to get a good spot 

People from across the world come to New Orleans to be a part of the Mardi Gras celebration. Lucky revelers will end the day with a hand-painted coconut, the krewe's signature throw.

Some paradegoers may even leave with a custom Southern University coconut thrown by former state representative Ted James. 

James said that he's been in the parade for years and is bringing a bit of Baton Rouge flair to the streets of the Big Easy. 

Afterward, the party keeps on going with Rex rolling at 10:30 a.m.