NEW ORLEANS — Mardi Gras 2021 has its first cancellation.
The Krewe of Oshun announced Thursday that they will not roll in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We want it to be a safe experience for all," a spokesperson told WWL-TV.
Oshun plans to return to their usual route and time the following season, in 2022.
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