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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. 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. 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. 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 Parade Rules and Safety Regulations. Mardi Gras parades are the centerpiece of the celebrations, attracting thousands of spectators to the city’s streets. To ensure the safety of participants and attendees, the city has implemented a set of rules and regulations. Route Regulations. Parade routes are carefully planned and monitored by local 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. New rules passed at the beginning of the year surrounding who gets to throw toilet paper during Mardi Gras parades will also be going into effect for Mardi Gras 2025. NEW ORLEANS — In your Breakdown: a closer look at safety measures for carnival parades and what you should expect. By the numbers: 600 NOPD officers are being dedicated to Mardi Gras operations Personal items must not be placed on the public right-of-way earlier than four hours before the start of a parade and must not block intersections. All ladders, chairs, ice chests, and other personal items placed on the public right-of-way, including the neutral ground, four hours or more prior to the start of a parade, may be removed by the City. During the Seawall parades on both Saturdays of Mardi Gras, moving traffic, including golf carts, is prohibited. It is unsafe to mix pedestrians and vehicular traffic, so the city has banned golf carts and all other motorized vehicles from the Seawall during the parades on the first and second Saturday. 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 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. 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 Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year, we are in the thick of the 2025 Mardi Gras Season. Why do we love it so much? Well simply put, you must experience it for yourself. If you have never experienced a Mardi Gras parade you have been missing out. Although we are all about you going out 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. 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. Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana is a family-friendly festival and even has an entire day devoted to kids. Children’s Day, a free event, combines Mardi Gras fun with culture, music and learning. Mardi Gras Children’s Parade - The 2025 Mardi Gras Children’s Parade at 3:30 p.m. is a family-friendly highlight of the Mardi Gras season! As The Shreveport Police Department is inviting the public to share their Mardi Gras moments with officers during this year’s celebrations. A citizen recently captured this great photo at the Krewe of Centaur parade, and SPD is encouraging others to send in their photos with officers to highlight the positive interactions between law enforcement and the community. 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
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