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Festivals
During the spring and fall, fairs and festivals abound in Jefferson. Otherwise quiet communities come alive with the sounds of music and laughter, coupled with the scent of Louisiana foods such as jambalaya, crawfish ettouffe, and fried seafood during celebrations such as the Gumbo Festival in Bridge City, or the Gretna Heritage Festival in downtown historic Gretna, and the Family Gras Festival in Metairie during the Mardi Gras season.
From Pet Fest to Seafood Fest, you're sure to 'pass a good time' in Jefferson!



Friday Feb 10, 2012
Featured Event
Family Gras
- February 10, 2012 - February 12, 2012
- Fri. 5:30pm-8:30pm, Sat. 11:00am-7:30pm, Sun. 10:00am-5:00pm
- Neutral Ground (Median) Veterans Memorial Boulevard -between Causeway & Severn (across from Lakeside Mall)
- Metairie, LA 70002
- Admission: FREE (VIP, Royal Pass available for purchase $99-)
- Visit Website
Don't miss one of Jefferson Parish's premiere carnival events...Family Gras features National & Local Bands, Food & Beverage Booths with local flavor & all American favorites, the Kid's Games2U Mobile Unit with video & interactive games, Face Painting Tent, $1.00 Raffle Tickets for GREAT prizes, Merchandise Booths & select artists autographing! On each of the 3 days of the event, the music fest precedes the pageantry of the PARADES! Festival is FREE. No outside food or beverages, No pets, No bikes, No skates/skateboards permitted. Bike racks are available across the street from the festival site for those choosing to "bike" over to the event!
Saturday Feb 11, 2012
Featured Event
Family Gras
- February 11, 2012 - February 12, 2012
- Fri. 5:30pm-8:30pm, Sat. 11:00am-7:30pm, Sun. 10:00am-5:00pm
- Neutral Ground (Median) Veterans Memorial Boulevard -between Causeway & Severn (across from Lakeside Mall)
- Metairie, LA 70002
- Admission: FREE (VIP, Royal Pass available for purchase $99-)
- Visit Website
Don't miss one of Jefferson Parish's premiere carnival events...Family Gras features National & Local Bands, Food & Beverage Booths with local flavor & all American favorites, the Kid's Games2U Mobile Unit with video & interactive games, Face Painting Tent, $1.00 Raffle Tickets for GREAT prizes, Merchandise Booths & select artists autographing! On each of the 3 days of the event, the music fest precedes the pageantry of the PARADES! Festival is FREE. No outside food or beverages, No pets, No bikes, No skates/skateboards permitted. Bike racks are available across the street from the festival site for those choosing to "bike" over to the event!
Sunday Feb 12, 2012
Featured Event
Family Gras
- February 12, 2012
- Fri. 5:30pm-8:30pm, Sat. 11:00am-7:30pm, Sun. 10:00am-5:00pm
- Neutral Ground (Median) Veterans Memorial Boulevard -between Causeway & Severn (across from Lakeside Mall)
- Metairie, LA 70002
- Admission: FREE (VIP, Royal Pass available for purchase $99-)
- Visit Website
Don't miss one of Jefferson Parish's premiere carnival events...Family Gras features National & Local Bands, Food & Beverage Booths with local flavor & all American favorites, the Kid's Games2U Mobile Unit with video & interactive games, Face Painting Tent, $1.00 Raffle Tickets for GREAT prizes, Merchandise Booths & select artists autographing! On each of the 3 days of the event, the music fest precedes the pageantry of the PARADES! Festival is FREE. No outside food or beverages, No pets, No bikes, No skates/skateboards permitted. Bike racks are available across the street from the festival site for those choosing to "bike" over to the event!
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Family Gras
Don't miss one of Jefferson Parish's premiere carnival events...Family Gras featMore Info
Lundi Gras Celebration at Kenner Rivertown (Zulu meets Argus)
At the River the King of Zulu and the King of Argus parades each meet and toastMore Info
Mardi Gras Celebration
Fat Tuesday celebration kicks off at 10:00 a.m. on the east bank of JeffersMore Info
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