Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade

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Metairie, LA 70004

The Louisiana Irish-Italian Association is dedicated to celebrating the heritage and traditions of Irish and Italian cultures through its annual parade, which has been a beloved family-oriented event in Jefferson Parish since the early 1980s. With a mission to support local nonprofit organizations, the parade has grown to attract between 250,000 and 350,000 attendees, creating a vibrant atmosphere for families and visitors alike.

Each year, the Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade showcases a diverse lineup of approximately 120 units, including floats, marching groups, and trucks, all designed to entertain and engage the community. The event fosters a sense of camaraderie and fun, allowing families to come together and enjoy a festive day in Metairie, Louisiana.

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Roxanne I.
3/21/2016

This parade was very cool! 80+ floats all with tons of throws. Parking wasn't difficult since we got near the parade route a bit early. It crosses right in front of the mall so if you need to...

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Steve I.
3/27/2014

This is a perfect family parade to go to because everyone is friendly and the crowds are not overwhelming. Plus parking is easy breezy as you can park pretty much anywhere within a block or two of...

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Andi F.
3/19/2017

This parade is a combination for the Irish St Patrick's Day and the Italian St Joseph's Day. Looks like people stake our their position way ahead of the start of this parade, as everyone seemed...

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Janine M.
3/24/2022

I have been going to this parade for several years prior to COVID. This will be my last time. First of all my kids are old and not interested. Second, you have to dodge fruit because the riders...

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Sara M.
3/20/2016

This is a great parade. You can have lots of fun, score plenty of throws, and you don't have to make a day long commitment. The parade starts at noon and lasts about a hour and a half. There...

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