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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. The city has limited the number of Mardi Gras Day walking parades to the current existing six parades. DO: Plan to pull your float with a tractor or horse, no other vehicles. DO: Limit your parade DO NOT run up to or near the floats, and DO NOT chase the floats. DO NOT throw anything at the floats or its riders. DO NOT ride a bike, skateboard, rollerblades, or hoverboards along the parade route. DO NOT bring glass containers. DO NOT obstruct sidewalks. DO NOT light or have open fires or BBQ pits in or on vehicles or on the public right Flambeaux shall not be placed or flanked along the sides of a float or parade element, except for king's, queen's, duke's, or maid's floats with a maximum of five riders aboard such float, having no throws aboard the float, which are preceded by crowd chaperones on each side of the float who will carry rope to create a barrier between the Each Mardi Gras float that uses 120-volt fixed electrical wiring must register annually with the electrical division of the department of safety and permits and have an official annual electrical inspection sticker. (7) The annual fee for an inspection sticker is $10.00 per float. 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. Mardi Gras is a season all about revelry, excess, and snatching as many bedazzled high-heels, coconuts, captain’s hats, shrimp boots, and grails from mid-air as one’s arms can carry. But just 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 Parade Units: Horses, Floats, Vehicles, Bands • Do not hang from floats or vehicles in the parade. • Do not encourage the crowd to run alongside floats for throws. • Never reach under a float for a throw. • Do not approach the horses in the parade unless the rider indicates that it is okay. • Do not approach a float or other vehicle Here's what's not allowed in New Orleans during Mardi Gras 2021. in the driver's seat with reverse parade. RELATED: Map: Krewe of House Floats decorated homes for Mardi Gras 2021. Close Ad. In any case, float storage is typically a year-round process, as floats must be regularly maintained and repaired in order to be ready for the next Mardi Gras season. What Is Not Allowed In Mardi Gras Floats? Don’t throw anything in the line-up area because the float must cross the starting line. All floats must be decorated to comply with the official parade theme. The winning floats have multiple dimensions with unique decorations and a variety of activities. Go beyond a painted box and give the sides a 3rd dimension. It is permissible to display the float title or krewe name but business names and advertisements are not allowed Crestview Mardi Gras Parade FAQ When and where is the parade? The Crestview Mardi Gras Parade will take place on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 2pm. The parade route begins on Main Street and ends at Crestview City Hall on North Wilson Street. How can I participate in the parade? To participate, fill out the Krewe Parade Entry Application Mardi Gras happens every year. It's the day before Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday starts Lent for Christians. Lent is when people give things up. Mardi Gras is a big party before that. 'Mardi Gras' is French, and it means 'Fat Tuesday. Individuals tend to consume rich foods during the festival. This is because they will fast throughout Lent. The iconic Zulu parade starts its journey at 8 AM on Mardi Gras Day. The celebration brims with unique traditions. The Krewe of Rex brings their traditional purple, green, and gold colors to life, while the Krewe of Muses amazes crowds with their coveted shoe throws. Be in the parade with exclusive float riding opportunities^ or 15% off^^ the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. Looking to catch beads instead? Passholders can watch the parade from a special viewing area † reserved just for them. smooth parade day. If your entry is not completed by the February 5th deadline, Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc. will incorporate a late fee of $150.00. It is the discretion of Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc. to allow you to submit an application after the application deadline date. 24. LINE UP. Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc. will decide the placement of your The Mardi Gras Indians only parade on Mardi Gras day and on Super Sunday (generally the 3rd Sunday closest to St. Joseph’s Day in March). The Mardi Gras day routes are not published anywhere, but they happen in and around their inner-city neighborhoods. Some sources say that you will see the Creole Wild West tribe at the corner of LaSalle and The Birth of Mardi Gras Floats: A 19th Century Phenomenon. To understand the origins of Mardi Gras floats, we need to rewind to the 19th century. The first recorded Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans was in 1837, but it was more of a rowdy procession than the organized spectacle we know today. A Mardi Gras float is a decorated platform, usually on wheels, that is used to carry parade participants and/or musicians in a Mardi Gras parade. Floats can be as simple as a flatbed truck with some basic decoration, or they can be elaborate, multi-tiered structures with expensive, detailed designs.
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