Mardi Gras, Jefferson Parish

New date for Metairie's Krewe of Argus parade announced after Mardi Gras weather cancellation
"This unique situation will allow us to bring together two of Jefferson Parish’s most historic traditions," the parish president said.
Jefferson Parish cancels Mardi Gras parades due to weather
Krewe of Argus announced there will be no Mardi Gras parades in Jefferson Parish on Tuesday. "Jefferson Parish has informed us that they are canceling all parades on Mardi Gras Da
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.
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.
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.
Jefferson Parish provides update on Mardi Gras day parades
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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;
New Orleans Mardi Gras parades rescheduled or canceled due to weather
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 parades canceled due to extreme winds: Mother Nature 'decided not to work with us'
Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled due to the dangers posed by extreme winds that could reach 60 mph in the New Orleans area on Fat Tuesday.
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.
New Orleans rushes to rework Mardi Gras celebrations in the face of storm and twister warnings
Officials rushed to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warned revelers as powerful storms were expected to strike ...
Thunderstorms and strong winds hit New Orleans' Mardi Gras plans as severe weather affects millions
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans could be cancelled as severe storms rumble through the South, bringing strong winds ...