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St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denham Springs canceled as if storms threaten the BR area

Denham Springs, La. (WAFB) – Organizers of the Denham Springs Main Street St. Patrick's Day Parade announced that it was canceled when storms threaten Baton Rouge.

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The parade should roll on Saturday, March 15th, at 5 p.m. However, the organizers said that the concerns about public security, road conditions and the availability of the police had forced them to cancel the event.

Parade officials said the decision to call up the parade was not made lightly.

Members of the public are still encouraged to come to the after party at Big Mike.

The organizers of the parade originally said that they expected to roll, rain or shine as planned.

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