Jackson County Mardi Gras parades latest COVID victims
Updated Dec 22, 2020;
JACKSON COUNTY, Mississippi It appears the good times will not roll in 2021.
Mardi Gras krewes and organizations across the Mississippi coast, as well as New Orleans and Mobile, have announced the cancellation of most carnival parades for 2021 amidst continuing COVID-19 concerns and it appears the five largest parades in Jackson County will also fall victim to the virus outbreak.
A few weeks ago, Ocean Springs aldermen gave approval for the annual Ocean Springs Elks Parade, scheduled for Jan. 30. Now, however, with most other parades being or soon to be cancelled, aldermen are set to meet in a special call meeting Wednesday night to discuss the issue.
Another Coast Mardi Gras parade canceled due to COVID-19 concerns 47th Annual Krewe of Nereids Parade By WLOX Staff | December 16, 2020 at 4:49 PM CST - Updated December 17 at 7:22 AM
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - The Krewe of Nereids and the cities of Bay St. Louis and Waveland announced on Wednesday the cancellation of the 2021 Nereids’ Parade.
As the threat of COVID-19 continues to grow, parade officials felt it was in the best interest of the citizens of Hancock County to cancel the parade. The decision comes after lengthy discussions amongst the krewe and the administrations of both cities.
This is the fourth Gulf Coast Mardi Gras parade to be canceled so far. The St. Paul Carnival Association announced earlier Wednesday its parade in Pass Christian would be canceled. The North Bay Mardi Gras parade will also be missed on the streets of St. Martin and D’Iberville after its cancellation announced last month. Biloxi’s Second Liners Marching Club also announced l
COVID-19 not allowing the good times to roll until 2022
COVID-19 not allowing the good times to roll until 2022 By Tristan Ruppert | December 17, 2020 at 7:17 AM CST - Updated December 17 at 7:23 AM
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WLOX) - The chances of the good times rolling in 2021 are looking bleak.
Some carnival krewes have already announced their decisions not to have Mardi Gras parades this year, including the Krewe of Nereids and the St. Paul Carnival Association, citing COVID-19 concerns.
”For us here in pass Christian, especially me growing up, I looked forward to the Pass parade more than I did Christmas,” said Pass parade marshal Austin Graham. “This is our time to show off our city. The community will not have that chance this year. The St. Paul Carnival Association has prepared for months with the hopes of pushing through. Yet, the the rising number of COVID cases is forcing the group to cancel the Pass parade.”
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One of the Coastâs biggest Mardi Gras parades canceled due to COVID concerns
The COVID-19 pandemic and CDC requirements for large gatherings have made it difficult to safely put on an event of this caliber, said the carnival association. The St. Paul Carnival Association announced Wednesday that its parade in Pass Christian has been canceled. By WLOX Staff | December 16, 2020 at 12:10 PM CST - Updated December 16 at 12:14 PM
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WLOX) - One of the Mississippi Gulf Coastâs biggest Mardi Gras parades will not happen this year due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
The St. Paul Carnival Association announced Wednesday that its parade in Pass Christian, which was scheduled for Feb. 14, 2021, has been canceled.