VIDEO: Coast Guard ship bringing Zulu royalty to Woldenberg Park smacks into pier

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A scary moment on the riverfront in downtown New Orleans when the Coast Guard ship bringing the king and queen of the Zulu parade to Woldenberg Park slammed into part of the pier at the Canal St. ferry landing.

Video shows Coast Guard vessel carrying King and Queen of Zulu slam into dock while blaring warning horns. No one was hurt, according to reports. Video: Andrew Bishop. pic.twitter.com/gdOUzFui7s

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No injuries were reported. Zulu king George Rainey said they weren't going to let it dampen their fun as they headed out to the annual Lundi Gras party, followed by a meeting with Rex, the King of Carnival, next door at Spanish Plaza.