"This unique situation will allow us to bring together two of Jefferson Parish’s most historic traditions," the parish president said.

Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee says officials have decided to combine the annual St. Patrick’s parade with the postponed Argus parade that was canceled on Fat Tuesday.

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,

J. "Garry" Jordan has worked as an attorney in the area for 35 years, specializing in criminal defense law. He raised two daughters and a son on the north shore with his wife, Mary Ellen, and has been a member of two different Mardi Gras krewes,