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

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.

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,

Jefferson Parish’s Krewe of Argus will roll! Parish officials announced on Wednesday, March 5, the day after Mardi Gras, that parade will now roll with the St. Patrick Parade of Jefferson on March 16.