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Ladders must be no taller than 6 feet. All ladders must be structurally sound, no taller than 6 feet and free-standing. Ladders must be placed at least six feet back from the street curb. Do not fasten ladders together. Do not leave ladders on the neutral ground or along curbs and sidewalks overnight. Anything left will be disposed of. The council also passed new rules for Mardi Gras krewes, like bans on certain beads and confetti cannons. Additionally, ladders must not be fastened together and must be 6 feet back from curb; 600 NOPD officers are being dedicated to Mardi Gras operations, along with 150 Louisiana state troopers. Hundreds of other officers are coming in from 25 agencies. Ladders must be six feet CORRECTS MARDI GRAS DAY IS FEB. 21, 2023, NOT 2022 - Children on ladders vie for beads as the group rolls during the Krewe of Iris Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Also, as of 2025, you are not permitted to set up more than four hours before a parade or the city will remove your ladder. So, try to remember these ladder regulations before setting up.. Before going on the route. Check your parade ladder for any repairs it might need before you head out to the parade. Plan how to get your ladder to the Understanding local rules is vital for a responsible and secure Mardi Gras experience. Non-compliance with Mardi Gras regulations can lead to fines, legal ramifications, and disruption of the festivities. Understanding Parade Routes and Areas. New Orleans comes alive during Mardi Gras with a multitude of parades winding through the city’s These are the rules for ladders, tarps and other Mardi Gras parade gear in New Orleans. By JERRY DICOLO and SOPHIE KASAKOVE | Staff writers; Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2024; 1 min to read. These are some things to keep in mind while gearing up for Mardi Gras. Keep in mind that we list both informal guidelines here as well as a few actual rules – i.e. “laws.” The laws are meant to keep everyone safe and give everyone a fair chance of catching some good throws. In a move to make the sidewalks and neutral grounds along the parade routes less contentious during Mardi Gras parades, the New Orleans City Council has adopted a set of new rules for 2025. Tents, tarps (and all enclosures), sofas, scaffolding and viewing platforms are now banned, along with grills of all kinds and electric generators. The New Orleans City Council passed new Mardi Gras parade rules in early 2014. Be sure you know them before you head out to the parades to avoid tickets, and to avoid bringing a bunch of stuff that you'll just have to move later. Six months after the New Orleans City Council approved its new set of rules aimed at limiting overzealous stakeouts on Mardi Gras ladders wait to be setup as city workers remove personal items Ladder-related accidents happen every Mardi Gras, so be sure to exercise caution. Ladders should be placed on level ground a safe distance from the curb — as many feed back as the ladder is high, according to the New Orleans Police Department. How can you WIN a unique hand-painted Mardi Gras Ladder? University Medical Center (UMC) is excited to announce an exclusive opportunity for Mardi Gras revelers to win one of 10 unique, hand-painted Mardi Gras ladders designed by talented students from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), under the mentorship of renowned local artist Terrance Osborne. So, maybe we’ll be seeing a lot more people trying to replace their ladders from last year that they lost,” said Charles Torres, Mardi Gras ladder box assembler and decorator at Freret Hardware and Paint. This year, the Council amended the vague Mardi Gras regulations that caused that controversy. They now read: “all ladders and/or Consider them a Mardi Gras offering. Costumes Are Encouraged (and Sometimes Required) If you’re not in a wig, sequins, or at least a feather boa, are you even doing Mardi Gras right? And on Mardi Gras day wear a heavy coat, shorts, tank top and sneakers because the weather changes from winter wonderland to summer by noon.- Tamsy Kambi In a move to make the sidewalks and neutral grounds along the parade routes less contentious during Mardi Gras parades, the New Orleans City Council has adopted a set of new rules for 2025. Tents, tarps (and all enclosures), sofas, scaffolding and viewing platforms are now banned, along with grills of all kinds and electric generators. While out on the parade route this weekend, we got to see the new Mardi Gras parade rules, which were passed earlier this year by the New Orleans City Council, affected the experience. We did see some rule breakers, but overall, the ticket givers were – how should we say this – pretty forgiving. And, the Number 1 Rule of Mardi Gras, above any official and unofficial rules, is to have fun! Costumes are encouraged throughout the season of Mardi Gras. Put on your fanciest wig and glitteriest outfit, and go out there! Book a stay at our historic French Quarter boutique hotel, right in the epicenter of all of the action! CORRECTS MARDI GRAS DAY IS FEB. 21, 2023, NOT 2022 - Children on ladders vie for beads as the group rolls during the Krewe of Iris Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The New Orleans City Council has approved a slate of new rules for this Mardi Gras season.Here are the many Put any tents or ladders in public right-of-ways four hours or more in the advance
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