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Last year, the New Orleans City Council adopted several new rules for the 2025 Mardi Gras season to make routes safer and less congested. Several items, including portable toilets, tents and sofas 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. 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. The new ordinance prohibits horses and reptiles within 200 feet of the parade route, excluding any horse participating in the parade, and of course, NOPD’s emotional support animal, Patch. 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. 29. A representative from each Krewe is required to sign the Parade Application accepting responsibility for the actions of the entire Krewe. By signing the Parade Application, the representative agrees to the 2025 Crestview Mardi Gras Parade Rules and Regulations. Representative further agrees that he/she has provided a copy of the 2025 Unattended Coolers are prohibited at all times along the parade route. If you see an unattended cooler or anything else that may look out of place or suspicious, report it to local authorities or call 1-800-434-8007. Starting in 2019, however, the parish deviated from the route for non-Mardi Gras Day parades to try to bring out more families in the Bonnabel neighborhood by having it start there. NEW ORLEANS (WVUE)—This coming Carnival season, big changes are coming to how many families celebrate Mardi Gras. There is now a list of items that are banned from parade routes. Here are the new 2025 Mardi Gras parade rules for krewes and parade-goers in New Orleans the parade schedule during the last stretch of Carnival leading up to Mardi Gras, known by some as 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1 – Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade is scheduled at the intersection of Jefferson and Simcoe Streets, then along the parade route before turning into Cajun Field Mardi Gras in Galveston is a time for celebration, but navigating street closures and finding parking can be challenging. Here is everything visitors and locals need to know about parking during Mardi Gras 2025. Street Closures & Parade Routes: Feb 22 & Mar 1 (Parade Days): 25th Street and sections of Seawall Blvd. will be closed for parades With the 2025 Houma-Terrebonne Mardi Gras season upon us, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet thought that this would be a great time to familiarize yourself with the rules and tips that can keep the parade atmosphere safe and enjoyable for everyone. Photo provided by Explore Houma. Downtown Pensacola boasts two Mardi Gras Parades, the Illuminated Parade on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and the Grand Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m. Fun tip: If you love the Mardi Gras floats, head to Spring street early to get a closer look! The street is closed, but be mindful that floats are being pulled in and out, so be on the 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 streets. Each parade route has its own set of rules and regulations that visitors must be Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Last year, the New Orleans City Council adopted several new rules for the 2025 Mardi Gras season to make routes safer and less congested. Several items, including portable toilets, tents and sofas, have been banned from parade routes. The council also passed new rules for Mardi Gras krewes, like bans on certain beads and confetti cannons. The parade route will covering a 3.3-mile route which begins at the intersection of Germantown Road and Elm Street and winds through the Minden Historic District, Downtown and back to Germantown Road. 🎉🍷Town of Many Mardi Gras Parade 🎉🍷. Enjoy this fun Mardi Gras parade in the town of Many February 1, 2025. The Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade is a one-of-a-kind celebration that brings the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras to the shores of the Gulf Coast. Founded in 2010, this family-friendly event takes place annually on the sandy beaches of North Padre Island, Texas, blending the lively traditions of Mardi Gras with the laid-back, barefoot lifestyle of Six months after the New Orleans City Council approved its new set of rules aimed at limiting overzealous stakeouts on Mardi Gras parade routes, council members are expected to vote Thursday on a
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