Celebrating 200 Years in 2025
Enjoy special offers and discounts at restaurants, retail stores, and more throughout Jefferson Parish - all year round!
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana was established in 1825 and was named in honor of Thomas Jefferson, commemorating his role in purchasing the Louisiana territory from France in 1803. The settlement of Jefferson Parish dates back to the 1600's, as seen in excavations within the boundaries of the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte's National Park. Native American tribes, including ancestors of the area's Houma Indians, were found throughout Jefferson. French colonists began farming, soon joined by Spaniards, Germans, Africans and settlers from the Canary Islands. Later groups included Acadians (Cajuns) resettling from elsewhere in Louisiana, as well as Italians, Chinese and later Hispanic and Vietnamese immigrants.
Jefferson Parish originally extended from present day Felicity Street in New Orleans, Louisiana to the St. Charles Parish line. As Orleans Parish grew, it annexed from Jefferson Parish such established areas as the Garden District, Lafayette, Jefferson and Carrollton. The present boundary was set in 1874 and the seat of Parish government was transferred to the West Bank in Gretna where it has remained.
As we prepare for this significant milestone, the parish is planning a series of events and activities that will honor our past, celebrate our present, and envision our future. There will also be community gatherings, family-friendly activities, and more designed to engage residents of all ages in the celebration of our shared heritage.
The Jefferson Parish Administration, in partnership with businesses, organizations, and associations across the Parish, has created a JP Bicentennial dedicated site for members of the public, civic leaders, business owners, churches, schools, and community organizations to participate in the celebration. The site offers the signature logo and other information encouraging you to take action and celebrate your pride for Jefferson Parish. Share your memories, images, events on social media with the official hashtag: #JP200
The Jefferson Parish Bicentennial logo is available to local businesses and organizations in the Jefferson Parish and Greater New Orleans region who wish to use it on their promotional materials. Please contact the Jefferson Parish Public Information Office at JPPublicInformation@jeffparish.net or 504-736-6410 should you have any questions regarding the logo.
By downloading or using the Jefferson Parish Bicentennial logo, you agree to comply with the following rules and guidelines:
*Jefferson Parish reserves the right to terminate or modify your permission to use the Bicentennial logo at any time.
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Gretna
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