03-03-2025
Mardi Gras parade cancellation expected for Jefferson Parish
JEFFERSON PARISH (WGNO) — Jefferson Parish officials are expected to announce on Monday, Feb. 3, the cancellation of all of the parish's Mardi Gras parades.
An informal announcement was made on Sunday, March 2 via the Krewe of Argus' Facebook page.
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The posted statement reads:
Out of an abundance of caution regarding the possibility of high winds, Jefferson Parish has canceled Mardi Gras Day parades. We ask all of our riders to check email for details.
Krewe of Argus
WGNO meteorologists are predicting high winds to impact the parade.
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The Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians was set to roll after Argus.
Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng has scheduled a press conference at 9 a.m. for an update on the festivities scheduled for Mardi Gras.
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