New date for Metairie's Krewe of Argus parade announced
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Metairie’s Krewe of Argus rescheduled
METAIRIE, La. (WVUE) - Mardi Gras is officially in overtime as Metairie’s Krewe of Argus gets a new date to roll. The Krewe of Argus, originally scheduled to roll in Jefferson Parish on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, is now scheduled to roll on Sunday, March 16 with the St. Patrick Parade of Jefferson on Metairie Road.
New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns
Mardi Gras is all about having these moments. This city is like nowhere else in the country right now,” said Kendall Calyen, 41, marveling at the 200-year-old tradition unfolding before his eyes. Thousands of revelers adorned in beads and outlandish costumes were filling the streets as New Orleans prepared to celebrate just ahead of severe storms.
According to krewe organizers, the parish decided to cancel the parades set to roll Tuesday due to high wind concerns.
Jefferson Parish canceled its parades, and officials in New Orleans were warily watching the Tuesday forecast.
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