Mardi Gras, Louisiana and Winds Force Cancellation

Strong Winds Force Cancellation of Some Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana
Jefferson Parish canceled its parades, and officials in New Orleans were warily watching the Tuesday forecast.
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Mardi Gras Weather and Cancellations Ahead of Parades
Severe weather is threatening the celebrations in New Orleans, causing parade cancellations amid safety concerns.
Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans metro rescheduled or canceled amid severe weather threat
Jefferson Parish officials are canceling Mardi Gras Day parades because they are worried strong winds could flip floats, send tents flying and create other unsafe conditions. Why it matters: It's the first time the holiday's parades have been canceled in recent memory,
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The severe weather has already led Jefferson Parish to cancel its two Mardi Gras day parades. There was no word yet from New Orleans officials on whether parades would be rescheduled there, which would require the massive security coordination put in place in the wake of the Jan.
New Orleans officials weigh weather-related Mardi Gras decisions; all Jefferson parades canceled
New Orleans officials are weighing weather-related Mardi Gras decisions as anticipated heavy winds from incoming storms are expected to reach the area by Monday (March 3) evening. The upcoming decision comes after Jefferson Parish officials canceled all of their Mardi Gras day parades earlier Monday morning.
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