Due to an impending severe weather forecast, Mardi Gras parades in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, have been canceled. The National Weather Service has warned of strong winds reaching 60 miles per hour. Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng confirmed the cancellation as a necessary safety precaution. Two major parades were scheduled, including the Krewe of Argus and Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians. Officials in New Orleans are monitoring the situation closely, with potential tornadoes and storms complicating the matter. Rescheduling the parades is deemed difficult since Lent begins on Wednesday.
The National Weather Service is warning that strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 60 miles per hour, will begin early in the morning.
Cynthia Lee Sheng, Jefferson Parish president, said the weather conditions left them no choice but to cancel the scheduled parades.
Collin Arnold emphasized the danger posed by strong winds, stating they could create public safety hazards for parade floats and spectators.
Given that Lent begins on Wednesday, rescheduling the parades will be difficult, if not impossible.
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