Jefferson Parish, Mardi Gras and St. Patrick

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
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.
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.
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 provides update on Mardi Gras day parades
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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
About 2,000 customers were without power in Jefferson Parish around noon on Tuesday, hours before a strong line of ...
Jefferson Parish man arrested for kidnapping, human trafficking woman he met on a fetish website
GRETNA, La. — A Jefferson Parish man was arrested on kidnapping and trafficking charges for allegedly holding a woman hostage ...
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.
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Jefferson Parish parades will not roll on Fat Tuesday due to severe weather threat
Jefferson Parish parades will not roll on Fat Tuesday because of expected severe weather, an official with the Krewe of Argus ...
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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We were freaking out,” the parish president said. “I was frantically on the phone that day because we were getting locked out ...
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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.