Welcome to the Jefferson City Buzzard Website. It is a source for everything pertaining to the Jefferson City Buzzards Marching Club. The Jefferson City Buzzards Marching Club is the oldest Mardi Gras Marching Club in the world.
The Buzzards march in four parades throughout the year. Two parades occur during Carnival Season in the New Orleans area. The first is the Practice Parade, which occurs several weeks before Mardi Gras Day. The final one is on Mardi Gras Day. The other two parades occur in Metairie, LA. These are the St. Patrick's Day Parade, on Metairie Road, and the Irish-Italian Parade on Veterans Blvd.
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Friends of the Buzzards
Come and see the Jefferson City Buzzards march in this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Metairie Road and the Irish-Italian Parade on Veterans Blvd.
The Jefferson City Buzzards wish to thank the following Friends of the Buzzards and encourage everyone to patronize their establishments
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The Grand Marshal Toast on Mardi Gras Day 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we share the unpleasant news that long-time Buzzard Jim Parsons passed away on June 27. Jim served as Grand Marshal in 2014 as well as a Boardmember..
You can read his full obituary below or via this link.... https://neptunesociety.com/obituaries/kenner-la/james-parsons-12434508.
Details about his celebration of life will be shared at a later date.
Until then, please keep his family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.