Jefferson Parish leaders investigate allegations of offensive behavior during St. Patrick’s Day parade
By Sula Kim
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JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WDSU) — Jefferson Parish leaders are investigating after what appears to be a Nazi salute was captured on video.
The video started circulating online Sunday afternoon. It shows some people on float #28 during St. Patrick’s Day parade doing what looks like a Nazi salute.
Jefferson Parish president Cynthia Lee Sheng issued the following statement.
“We do not tolerate hate. We notified parade organizers as soon as we found out about this incident and are working with them to investigate exactly what occurred and make sure it is addressed.”
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