Organizers of the Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade in New Orleans are looking for a new day to roll after canceling due to the threat of severe storms. Why it matters: Chances are increasing for nasty weather Saturday.

Saturday's potential for severe weather already prompted the cancellation of a popular St. Patrick's parade.Right now, organizers of the Irish Channel parade are trying to come up with a new day to roll.

Parade organizer Jeff Delatte said Wednesday morning that he is monitoring the weather forecast in coordination with the New Orleans Police Department.

Many have already marked their calendars for the Irish Channel Parade, but luck may not be on their side due to severe weather expected on Saturday, which is likely to push the parade back.

According to organizers with the Irish Channel parade, the risk of rain and severe storms has forced them to cancel Saturday's parade.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade organizers have postponed Saturday’s event due to severe weather. Organizers say they are actively working on rescheduling. The forecast for Saturday includes scattered rain, storms, and the potential for severe weather.

So much for the luck of the Irish! The Irish Channel's annual St. Patrick's Day parade won't roll as originally scheduled on Saturday thanks to severe storms that are expected