Fitzpatrick and Meenagh will not be at the opening ceremony at the Verona Arena, as they are competing the following day.
But they will take part via a video sequence, along with their team-mates, to be shown as part of the parade.
Fitzpatrick said it was “crazy” to think it was her third Paralympics and that reaching this one had been made extra special because of her injury problems over the past 12 months.
She sustained a knee injury in training in December, but opted against surgery in a bid to compete at Milan-Cortina.
“It’s definitely changed my approach. After being injured it’s just getting your head down in the gym and getting in to the best possible shape I can.
“I’ve had some really good training on snow in the last couple of weeks with my guide so actually it’s just changed the whole goal and actually being able to enjoy it, look at it and not put any pressure on ourselves,” said Fitzpatrick.
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