Jefferson Parish, Mardi Gras and St. Patrick

Mardi Gras meets St. Patrick’s Day this year in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish canceled the annual Mardi Gras parade when weather forecasters predicted up to 60 mph wind gusts on Fat Tuesday.
Argus, St. Patrick will combine for Jefferson Parish’s biggest parade day on March 16
Revelers did not get a chance to pack the seats this Mardi Gras, after Jefferson Parish officials postponed all Fat Tuesday parades due to the possibility of severe weather. But t
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Jefferson Parish held a press conference Monday morning after announcing parades would not roll Tuesday for severe weather.
Jefferson Parish Carnival krewes confirm all Mardi Gras Day parades canceled
According to krewe organizers, the parish decided to cancel the parades set to roll Tuesday due to high wind concerns.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’, Krewe of Argus to parade with St. Patrick Parade of Jefferson
Parish officials announced on Wednesday, March 5, the day after Mardi Gras, that parade will now roll with the St. Patrick Parade of Jefferson on March 16.
Jefferson Parish Mardi Gras parades will not roll on Tuesday, March 4, due to weather
The Krewe of Argus and Elks Krewe of Jeffersonians, originally scheduled to roll in Jefferson Parish on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, are canceled due to the anticipated inclement weather. Jefferson Parish officials are continuing to work with krewes on the possibility of rescheduling both parades;
Argus parade to roll in Old Metairie with St. Patrick's parade
Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee says officials have decided to combine the annual St. Patrick’s parade with the postponed Argus parade that was canceled on Fat Tuesday.
Mardi Gras parade cancellation expected for Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish officials are expected to announce on Monday, Feb. 3, the cancellation of all Mardi Gras parades.
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We were freaking out,” the parish president said. “I was frantically on the phone that day because we were getting locked out ...