Severe weather could impact whether Irish Channel Parade rolls
'Generally, if it was just rain. People wouldn't have an issue with that. We can all go outside and have fun and some showers, but it's a threat of severe weather. That's a bit more concerning. Severe storms roll through, we have to worry about people's safety,' said WGNO Meteorologist Carrigan Chauvin.
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Tracey's bar owner Jeffrey Carreras explains the parade is a great boost for business.
'Everybody wants to be Irish for a day. It's a big day for us. I mean, it's, you know, it's a fun day … We specifically, shortened the menu, corned beef, cabbage, roast beef po'boy what we are known for,' said Carreras.
But with the parade's status up in the air, he says his only hope is to see the Irish celebration happen.
'You know, it'll happen. I don't think they're going to cancel it altogether. It's too much involved with this. Sunday, Monday is going to be a beautiful day. So St. Patrick's Day is actually Monday. So the 17th, hopefully, we get a good crowd for that,' said Carreras.
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As officials with the Irish Channel Parade contemplate when the parade should roll there is a chance for the parade to go on, just on another day.
'Next weekend does look good if that's the time frame that they are looking at for rescheduling. The weekend following, like I said, we're going to see more and more of these setups next week. And following that could also be a little dicey outside given the time of year it is, situations like we're seeing this weekend will occur more often,' said Chauvin.
Those with the Irish Channel Parade say if it rains they plan to walk, however with severe thunderstorms they'll reschedule. An announcement is set to be made on Thursday.Democrats are heading to GOP districts for town halls: 'We're filling a void'
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