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Axios
13-03-2025
- Climate
- Axios
Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day parade postponed due to weather threat
Organizers of the Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade in New Orleans are looking for a new day to roll after canceling due to the threat of severe storms. Why it matters: Chances are increasing for nasty weather Saturday. The big picture: Jeff Delatte, the spokesperson for the Irish Channel parade, told Axios late Wednesday that the club will not parade Saturday. They are working with the city to find a new date in the Irish Channel. "We love our Irish Channel culture and heritage and definitely want to be a part of celebrating in New Orleans," he said. There's no immediate timeline, but time is of the essence as the members rely heavily on perishable throws of cabbage, carrots, onions and more. The latest: The National Weather Service is warning residents to prepare for two "significant" severe weather events ahead of an incoming cold front. The first round on Friday is expected to stay north of New Orleans. Saturday is the danger day for southeast Louisiana. Thunderstorms could develop in the morning, forecasters say, and become severe into the evening. NWS says they'll get a better idea about timing Thursday. Threat level: Saturday's storms could bring tornadoes, wind gusts of 75 mph and 2-inch hail. Yes, but: The weather will be gorgeous Sunday after the storms pass — sunny with a high in the mid-70s. Zoom in: The Irish Channel club says they'll still have Mass at 11:45am Saturday at St. Mary's Assumption Church. And, they'll host a block party from 10am to 5pm Monday at Annunciation Square. Zoom out: Covington also rescheduled its St. Patrick's Day parade, as did Krewe du Pooch in Mandeville. Both will roll on Sunday now. The Metairie Road St. Patrick's parade will roll at noon Sunday too. The Krewe of Argus parade, which was canceled due to bad weather on Mardi Gras Day, will roll at 10am Sunday ahead of the Old Metairie parade. Plus, Black Masking Indians show off their suits at Uptown Super Sunday at A.L. Davis Park, starting at noon. What's next: The Irish Channel club says it will post the new date on its Facebook page.
Axios
12-03-2025
- Climate
- Axios
Severe storms threaten Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day parade
Organizers of the annual Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade in New Orleans say they will decide Thursday whether to change their schedule this weekend. Why it matters: Chances are increasing for a severe storm outbreak Saturday, including tornadoes. The big picture: Forecasters with the National Weather Service are warning residents to prepare for two "significant" severe weather events in the South ahead of an incoming cold front. One Friday is expected to stay north of New Orleans. Saturday is the danger day for southeast Louisiana. Thunderstorms could develop in the morning, forecasters say, and become severe into the evening. They'll get a better idea about timing in the next 24 hours. Threat level: The storms could bring tornadoes, wind gusts of 75 mph and 2-inch hail. Yes, but: The weather will be gorgeous Sunday after the storms pass — sunny with a high in the mid-70s. Zoom out: This weekend is packed with events. The Irish Channel parade is slated to roll at 1pm Saturday, while the Metairie Road parade will roll at noon Sunday. The Krewe of Argus parade, which was canceled due to bad weather on Mardi Gras Day, will roll ahead of the Old Metairie parade at 10am Sunday. Plus, Black Masking Indians will show off their suits at Uptown Super Sunday at A.L. Davis Park, starting at noon. The intrigue: St. Patrick's parades are particularly tricky to postpone because riders throw food items like cabbage and onions. The Irish Channel krewe said they are working with NOPD and focusing on the safety of members, first responders and spectators. Jeff Delatte, the spokesperson for the Irish Channel parade, declined to speculate on the organization's options, but said they hope to have an answer by the end of Thursday.
