METAIRIE, La. — The Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade returns for 2022!
The traditional St. Joseph's Day parade in Jefferson Parish will roll on the Veterans Highway route in Metairie starting at noon on Sunday, March 20.
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Louisiana's St. Joseph's Day traditions date back to the Middle Ages, when a devastating famine led Sicilian farmers to pray to St. Joseph for his intercession. When their prayers were answered and their crops and livestock rebounded, the tradition of giving thanks with a St. Joseph altar began.
Today, St. Joseph's altars are built all over Louisiana by the local Italian community, featuring handmade cookies, breads and cakes that will be shared with the public.
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