My hope is that while I know crime is overall on an uptick, that going after Mardi Gras will lower the chances of any sort of assault happening my way. I know this cannot be fully avoided or protected for, and living/visiting in any city provides some risk, but I'm starting to wonder if it's safe for tourists to come down at all given the tone But I always tended to head to the Royal street/Frenchmen street area rather than bourbon. Bourbon just hasn't felt safe for years now. We are actually going to Mississippi for Mardi Gras day this year, Mardi Gras day in New Orleans this year just seems like tempting fate. Mardi Gras day -- St. Charles will be packed (and people will be camping out the night before to save spots on the parade route), but you'll get a handful of the experience, for sure. There are some parades that run through the quarter, which can be fun, but be aware, this is usually where the nudity happens as well (which is fine if you're Stay sober. Know your surroundings. Don't travel alone. Keep your head up. Leave your valuables at home. Get Applepay. Don't wear beads unless it's Mardi Gras. If it looks odd, it's probably not a good idea to go check it out. Stay off Bourbon street and parts of Canal street. Take ubers. People are still coming and still having a good time. “Mardi Gras 2025 is going to be the safest ever.” Gov. Jeff Landry also declared a state of emergency to allow for the utilization of all available state resources ahead of last week’s Sugar Mardi Gras in New Orleans is considered a SEAR 1 event, which is a rating of special events based on risk-assessment, meaning that the event will receive federal interagency support.. The city of NEW ORLEANS — While Mardi Gras is a time for fun and laughter, it is important to stay safe during the festivities.Acadian Ambulance provides medical support and is on standby for Mardi Gras events. Mardi Gras Is A Month Long Celebration Across New Orleans. Mardi Gras isn’t just a one-day affair—it’s on February 13th this year. The celebrations last for weeks before that. Leading up to Mardi Gras day, there are parades with giant floats all over town, along with over the top balls, extravganzas and concerts. It’s kind of magical To stay safe, you’ll want to practice some basic Mardi Gras etiquette: Don’t run into the street. Sure, this is a common set of instructions from parents to their kids across the country, but it’s also the best way to stay safe while attending parades. SHREVEPORT, La. — As the final Mardi Gras parades of the season roll through the streets this weekend, Shreveport police are urging attendees to stay safe and be aware of parade regulations Go to parades, enjoy mardi gras instead of the french quarter, stay uptown and go to napoleon and st charles and see mardi gras instead of just a bunch of drunk tourists begging for shitty beads. Go to mardi gras and catch the good stuff, see the magnificent floats, and enjoy some red beans at fat Harry's. Mardi Gras great for kids, Bourbon Street is not. I can understand how a tourist/outside like yourself can think Mardi Gras and The French Quarter/Bourbon Street are one in the same, but the reality is you can experience everything Mardi Gras has to offer and be miles away from the French Quarter. Please, come, bring the fam, have a great time. i went last year for the first time and saw ghostland observatory. there werel plenty of people but not crowded enough to be miserable. i think it was a later weekend so maybe that's why it wasn't shoulder to shoulder like i've seen before. we had a good time just walking around drinking and looking at parades. it was fun enough to check out. we also started the day around lunch at The Spot Be the first to comment Nobody's responded to this post yet. Add your thoughts and get the conversation going. We eventually realized the best time to enjoy Mardi Gras was during the day. However, if you like the balls to the wall insane crazy party scene, it's all about going out at night. I enjoyed New Orleans, and Mardi Gras was fun, but if I ever go back, I'll probably skip Mardi Gras. Driving down from BR for some parades on St Charles the weekend before Mardi Gras. Had a friend’s car get stolen recently in BR so I’m spooked. What are the safest parking garages in the area to park my car for the day? Don’t mind paying $50 for peace of mind. Thanks in advance! This year was not fucking it. Do not come to Nola unless you are prepared to deal with the drunkest of the drunk and the shittiest of people. A lot of girls didn’t make it to the end because they were so discouraged for real and honest reasons. All the regular dancers were like WHAT THE FUCK is happening. Mardi Gras was a huge flop this year. Mardi Gras in New Orleans is kind of like Halloween I guess, but usually with more glitter and a greater likelihood of cross-dressing than is probably standard for adult male Halloween costumes. And it's somewhat more vague than Halloween in that you can just wear a crazy outfit and you don't have to "be" something in particular. The weekend before Mardi Gras all the action is on this route, but Lundi and Mardi Gras most of the action is downtown. Uptown parades (the ones on St. Charles) are the ones with the big elaborate floats that throw all the beads, downtown parades (usually start in the Marigny but go through parts of the French Quarter, Treme and Bywater) are Plan to walk a lot. Ubers during Mardi Gras are justnot a thing you can rely on. This is a dangerous city, perhaps the most dangerous in America. However, we’re still talking about an American city. I go for runs alone at night and feel perfectly safe. Just be aware of your surroundings, wear your bag cross-body, and make friends.
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