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.
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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About 2,000 people lose power in Jefferson Parish, Entergy outage map shows
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Strong Winds Force Cancellation of Some Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana
Jefferson Parish canceled its parades, and officials in New Orleans were warily watching the Tuesday forecast.
Krewe of Argus to Parade on Metairie Road with St. Patrick’s Parade
The event will now take place alongside the St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Jefferson, creating a once-in-a-lifetime occasion ...
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Jefferson Chamber PAC Announces Endorsement
The Jefferson Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) has announced its endorsement of a candidate on the March 29 ballot.
Two dead in Mississippi as severe weather strikes the South
The severe weather and winds caused officials to urge caution about Mardi Gras floats during Fat Tuesday celebrations in New ...
Over 2,300 without power in Jefferson Parish
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Over 2,300 customers are without power in Jefferson Parish on Mardi Gras Day. According to Entergy, 2 ...
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Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office investigates after body found near canal along I-10
Police in Jefferson Parish are investigating after a body was found near a drainage canal along Interstate 10 in Metairie.