NEWS RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

February 14, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH TRANSIT ANNOUNCES SERVICE CHANGES FOR 2022 MARDI GRAS SEASON

JEFFERSON, LA - Jefferson Parish Transit has announced service changes for this year’s 2022 Mardi Gras season. CLICK HERE to view the Rider Alert Flyer, which includes all route changes. Please note, bus detours will go into effect 2 hours before each parade begins. Once the parade clears, routes will return to normal service.

For more information about Jefferson Parish Transit’s 2022 Mardi Gras schedule or the JPT Mobile App, visit www.JPTransit.org. Mardi Gras schedule information can also be obtained by contacting Jefferson Parish Transit at 504-818-1077 or the RTA Rideline at 504-248-3900.

To stay updated on any temporary delays or irregularities with bus and streetcar lines, visit www.JPTranist.org and use the following tools: Trip Planner, Service Nearby and Service Alerts.

To receive Mardi Gras updates and alerts regarding parade routes, weather, entertainment and more, text JPMARDIGRAS to 888-777.For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov).

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Jefferson Parish Public Information Office 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 1002 Jefferson, LA 70123

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Gretchen Hirt Gendron, PIO