Bacchus parade is on in La. despite weather threat

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Even with nasty weather potentially on its way, one of the biggest parades in the run-up to Mardi Gras is set to roll.

The Krewe of Bacchus, led by Actor G.W. Bailey, was scheduled to roll at 5:15 Sunday evening, even though the National Weather Service said thunderstorms were likely from 3 to 6 p.m.

Parades sometimes roll early or on another day due to weather, but so far, not this one.

Bacchus spokesman Clark Brennan said, 'We're rollin'.'

Bailey co-stars on 'Major Crimes' on TNT and is known for the 'Police Academy' movies and the series 'The Closer.'

He also runs a nonprofit group that focuses on children being treated for cancer. Bailey invited more than two dozen from across the country to join him in Sunday's parade.