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Mardi Gras Do's and Dont's

• Carnival time can be a very exciting and enjoyable time with a little advance planning and preparation.

• The biggest threat to parade watching is the problem of children trying to reach under floats for throws or running in front of or behind a passing float.  It is a sure way to ruin a parade by having a child injured because of a few cheap trinkets.  This goes for adults too.

• Do not bring a wallet or purse.  Carry money and a picture I.D. in your front pocket.  It is easier to feel a pick-pocket this way.

• Leave all unnecessary items at home...This means expensive jewelry too.

• Get an identification card for your child and put it in the child's front pocket.  With larger crowds at the parades, children can get lost.

• Do not put children on ladders or shoulders.  The higher up they are, the harder they can fall.

• Park in designated areas, otherwise you could be ticketed or your vehicle towed.