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

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The event will now take place alongside the St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Jefferson, creating a once-in-a-lifetime occasion where Mardi Gras meets St. Patrick's Day.