Press Releases

JEFFERSON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND NOLA FAMILIES IN NEED TO HOST CHRISTMAS FOR THE KIDS AT PONTIFF PLAYGROUND

The Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department will partner with NOLA Families in Need to host Christmas for the Kids on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 3-7 p.m., at Pontiff Playground (1521 Palm St., Metairie, LA 70001).  

JEFFERSON PARISH SELECTED AS 'STORM READY' COMMUNITY

The National Weather Service (NWS) has re-recognized Jefferson Parish as a StormReady Community, stating that the Parish continues to do everything possible to improve emergency first responder and citizen preparedness in the event of a natural disaster.

JEFFERSON PARISH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE 37TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

Jefferson Parish will kick off the 37th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK on Friday, December 1, 2023.

JEFFERSON PARISH TO HOST LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD WATER ASSISTANCE OUTREACH EVENTS

The Jefferson Community Action Programs Department (JeffCAP) will be hosting three Low-Income Household Water Assistance (LiHWAP) outreach events during the month of December.

JEFFERSON PARISH TRANSIT PARTNERS WITH TOYS FOR TOTS FOR A “GET-MOVING” TOY-DRIVE

This holiday season, Jefferson Parish Transit is joining forces with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, introducing the "Get-moving" toy-drive.

LANE CLOSURE: WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE AT NORTH WOODLAWN AVENUE

On Monday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Dec. 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., weather permitting, the eastbound left lane of W. Esplanade Ave. at N. Woodlawn Ave. will be closed.

PARC DES FAMILLES DISC GOLF COURSE AND MOUTAIN BIKE TRAIL CLOSED

The Parc des Familles Disc Golf Course and Mountain Bike Trail will be closed today, Tuesday, Nov. 21 and will reopen to the public on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 for normal operations.

JEFFERSON PARISH OFFICES CLOSED ON THURSDAY, NOV. 23 AND FRIDAY, NOV. 24 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

All Jefferson Parish Government offices, including the Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS) and the East and West Jefferson American Job Centers, will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

EASTBOUND LANE OF VETERANS BOULEVARD, BETWEEN HESPER AVENUE AND HELIOS AVENUE TO BE CLOSED

For the safety of workers forming and pouring new driveway aprons, the eastbound lane of Veterans Blvd., between Hesper Ave. and Helios Ave., will be closed.

EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY TO CELEBRATE ANNUAL HARRY POTTER YULE FESTIVAL ON DECEMBER 10, 2023

The Harry Potter Yule Festival, a program for kids, teens and adults that combines the best of the holidays with a well-loved story, will occur from 12 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the East Bank Regional Library (4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA 70001).