The Krewe of Argus will not roll on Mardi Gras Day as planned, with officials citing weather concerns as the reason for the cancellation. Argus was scheduled to parade at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Metairie,

With strong winds in the forecast on Tuesday, Mardi Gras parades in Jefferson Parish have been canceled, and two parades in New Orleans have adjusted their plans, WDSU and Fox 8 reported.

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Jefferson Parish held a press conference Monday morning after announcing parades would not roll Tuesday for severe weather.

The Krewe of Argus and Elks Krewe of Jeffersonians, originally scheduled to roll in Jefferson Parish on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, are canceled due to the anticipated inclement weather. Jefferson Parish officials are continuing to work with krewes on the possibility of rescheduling both parades;

With strong winds and potential severe weather looming over South Louisiana, Mardi Gras celebrations are being reshuffled or canceled entirely across the state.

Argus parade in Metairie cancelled due to weather

Six years after a member of the all-male Krewe of Thoth was removed for throwing beads emblazoned with Confederate flags, the club's leaders said Monday they are investigating another alleged incident.