Clinton cancels 2027 Mardi Gras parade citing concerns of residents' safety

Clinton cancels next year's Mardi Gras parade due to safety

Clinton Mayor Mark Kemp cancelled next year's Mardi Gras parade due to safety concerns following a shooting that injured five people during this year's event.

Clinton cancels 2027 Mardi Gras parade citing concerns of residents' safety

CLINTON — The Town of Clinton’s annual Mardi Gras parade will not return in 2027, with Mayor Mark Kemp citing “the safety of citizens” as the reason for the cancellation. Mayor Kemp announced on Tuesday that he would deny a permit to event organizers following the January shooting that injured five people outside the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse. The shooting broke out less than 30 minutes into the “Mardi Gras in the Country” parade on Jan. …

Clinton Mardi Gras parade canceled for next year after January shooting, mayor says

The annual Mardi Gras parade in Clinton will not return in 2027, as Mayor Mark Kemp said Tuesday that the city will not issue a permit to parade organizers.

Clinton’s Mardi Gras Parade Is Canceled for 2027 After a Shooting Left One Woman Paralyzed

Clinton's Mardi Gras in the Country parade is canceled for 2027 after Mayor Mark Kemp denied a permit. A January 2026 shooting injured five, leaving one woman paralyzed. Continue reading…