Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng confirmed in a press conference Monday that the parades will remain canceled for Mardi Gras Day as wind gusts pose a problem for double-decker floats, tents, ladders, and grandstands.

Jefferson Parish officials on Lundi Gras (March 3) announced the cancellation of all Mardi Gras parades due to high winds in the forecast. “This is disappointing, but our top priority is ensuring the well-being of everyone in our community,

There will be plenty of parades in New Orleans leading up to Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. on March 4. Here's what you need to know.

Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and all the Gulf Coast. Big parades are rolling down the main routes as some get fancied up for formal balls and others costume to poke fun and make merry.

Jefferson Parish parades will not roll on Fat Tuesday because of expected severe weather, an official with the Krewe of Argus said. J. Garrison Jordan, this year's King of Argus, said Sunday night that he had been told that Jefferson Parish officials cancelled the parade Tuesday because of the expected inclement weather and strong winds,

Jefferson Parish officials are expected to announce on Monday, Feb. 3, the cancellation of all Mardi Gras parades.

Jefferson Parish has informed us that they are canceling all parades on Mardi Gras Day. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution and is based on unsafe weather conditions.