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    27 Tips For Riding In A Mardi Gras Parade

    Wednesday, March 8, 2023 12:00 PM by Mallory Lindsly

    Riding in a Mardi Gras Parade is on virtually every New Orleanians and tourist’s bucket list during

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    Categories: Family, Mardi Gras, Events

    How to Make a King Cake

    Tuesday, January 24, 2023 9:00 AM by Dani Kennedy

    It's officially Carnival season, y'all! And we all know what that means... Well, this year, it may

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    Categories: Eat & Drink, Mardi Gras

    Restaurants Open for Christmas & New Year's in Jefferson Parish (2022)

    Monday, December 19, 2022 11:00 AM

    Not feeling like cooking a big dinner for Christmas or New Year's? Well, luckily in Jefferson

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    Categories: Eat & Drink

    Holiday Dinner Recipes

    Tuesday, December 13, 2022 12:00 PM

    If you're like us, you've made a list (and checked it twice) and discovered that there's a lot to do

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    2022 Thanksgiving Guide

    Thursday, November 17, 2022 3:00 PM

    Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and in Jefferson Parish, great food isn't reserved just for

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    Jefferson Parish Pumpkin Patches

    Monday, October 10, 2022 11:00 AM

    Fall is always in season, but right now, it’s literally THE season. This means pumpkins are

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    Jefferson Parish Murals

    Monday, September 12, 2022 2:00 PM

    Looking for the perfect selfie spot? Jefferson Parish is brimming with public art and wall murals.

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    Categories: Arts & Culture
    Tags: wall murals, murals, public art, nola murals

    Dog Parks in Jefferson Parish

    Wednesday, August 10, 2022 2:00 PM

    Just like humans, dogs need exercise and a place to hang out and meet some new friends! Take your

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    Categories: Outdoors, Family

    Summer Family Activities in Jefferson Parish

    Thursday, July 14, 2022 4:00 PM

    "Schoooool's out for summer!" Now, what to do with the kids? Jefferson Parish is full of indoor

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    Categories: Events, Family, Live Music, Outdoors, Arts & Culture, Sports
    Tags: family-friendly, events in jefferson parish, jefferson parish, new orleans, metairie, westwego

    Shop Local: Jefferson Parish Farmers Markets

    Friday, June 24, 2022 2:00 PM

    There are few things better than a great farmers market. Walking among the fresh fruits and veggies,

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    Categories: Family, Eat & Drink, Outdoors
    Tags: farmers markets, new orleans, events in jefferson parish, metairie, westwego, kenner, lafreniere park
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