Mardi Gras, Jefferson Parish and St. Patrick's Day

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.
Will Jefferson Parish Mardi Gras parades be rescheduled? Here's what we know.
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.
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
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.
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Mardi Gras meets St. Patrick’s Day in Jefferson Parish
The event will bring together two of Jefferson Parish’s most cherished traditions for a unique spectacle along Metairie Road.
Over 2,300 without power in Jefferson Parish
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