As with any other holiday, Louisiana transforms what would otherwise be a fairly ordinary St. Patrick's Day celebration into one of epic proportions, spanning multiple days with parades and parties.
Dating back to the seventeenth century, the Irish immigrated to the United States in search of a better life for themselves and their families. Many of these immigrants ended up in South Louisiana. They settled into an area south of Magazine Street that became known as the Irish Channel, as well as nearby areas in Jefferson Parish.
The Louisiana Irish-Italian parade, which rolls down Veterans Boulevard in Metairie celebrates the unity of the two cultures in Louisiana, brings the St. Patrick's Day celebrations to a close. The parade, which has been a Jefferson Parish tradition since 1983, will follow the traditional Mardi Gras Day parade route, excluding Bonnabel Blvd.
Kenner
Kenner is home to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the City is first to welcome our guests from around the world! Established in 1855, Kenner is a blend of history…
Metairie, LA
Metairie, Jefferson Parish’s largest community, is located on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain between New Orleans and Kenner.
Harahan & River Ridge
Harahan was named in honor of James Theodore Harahan, president of the Illinois Central Railroad from Harahan Elementary 1906-1911.
Avondale
Avondale is located on the West Bank of the Mississippi and is bordered by Waggaman to the west and Bridge City to the east.
Westwego
Once a passageway for pioneers headed to the Western frontier, Westwego borders some of Louisiana's most picturesque bayous and swamps.
Marrero, LA
Marrero, on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, is home to the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve.
Harvey
Harvey is located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River and on the Harvey Canal which is a vital shipping route to the Gulf of Mexico.
Gretna
As one of Louisiana's largest national historic register districts, Gretna is steeped in history and intrigue.
