On Sunday November 2, 2014 the Tour de Jefferson event hosted over 700 bike riders. Only minutes from New Orleans, this family bike ride is truly a unique way to experience the scenery of Louisiana's heartland! With three different routes to choose from, the whole family can participate and riders can choose from 11, 37 or 50 mile routes.

Jefferson Parish Presents: National Night Out Against Crime 2014.

Celebrating 20 years and encompassing 25 city blocks, this award winning festival promotes and supports businesses and organizations in the City of Gretna. This year’s festival was held October 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

Only minutes from New Orleans, the Tour de Jefferson family bike ride is truly a unique way to experience the scenery of Louisiana's heartland! With three different routes to choose from, the whole family can participate! Choose from 11, 37 or 50 mile routes. Come out on Sunday, November 2, 2014, and have some fun!!

Celebrating their 20th Anniversary, the Gretna Heritage Festival, encompassing 25 city blocks, features six stages with performances by national entertainers along with some of Louisiana's finest and favorites! October 3, 4 & 5, 2014.

On Saturday August 23rd, 2014, the Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department held its annual Summer Fiesta. This year’s theme was a very patriotic governor’s ball, with area children playing many well known historical American figures.

JPTV Presents Senior Services Dance Gala 2014

JPTV Presents Jefferson Parish National Night Out 2014 PSA

The Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances along with reviewing and issuing building permits for all structures, signs, and trash dumpsters in unincorporated Jefferson Parish. They also handle dangerous building abatement and requirements for New Business Start-Ups.

Jefferson Parish Emergency Management, joined by Emergency Management from Orleans Parish, Plaquemines Parish, and St. Bernard Parish, hosted a free, three-day Regional Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Camp. The event was packed with disaster response training, team-building exercises, competitive events, and fun recreational activities. The Teen Community Emergency Response Team Program educates students about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and offers training in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

The annual Senior Olympics will be held this year in Jefferson Parish from August 24 through November 15. Watch this short video for more information.

Jefferson Parish began transitioning from manual garbage collection to semi-automated collection, with Progressive Waste Solutions of Louisiana (PWSLA) distributing 95-gallon carts to residences and small businesses serviced under Jefferson Parish’s trash collection contract. The new system, one of the most efficient in use today, offers the advantage of preventing wind-blown litter, reducing odors, and improving rodent control. This short informational video offers citizens a first-hand look at the new service and the benefits it provides.