"This unique situation will allow us to bring together two of Jefferson Parish’s most historic traditions," the parish president said.

Jefferson Parish officials announced on Monday, March. 3, the cancellation of all of the parish's Fat Tuesday parades.

Barkus was scheduled for Feb. 23, but had to be pushed back due to heavy rain. The Krewe of Crescent City and the Krewe of Elks are typically among the last parades to roll on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans. Both were rescheduled — as were parades in Jefferson Parish — after a storm brought heavy wind and rain to the area.

Officials in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, are canceling Mardi Gras parades this week due to weather concerns, particularly strong winds that have the potential to fling potentially harmful objects into people.

Mardi Gras is officially in overtime as Metairie’s Krewe of Argus gets a new date to roll. The Krewe of Argus, originally scheduled to roll in Jefferson Parish on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, is now scheduled to roll on Sunday,

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.