Mardi Gras Info from the City of New Orleans
Mardi Gras is more than just king cakes and beads. It is a religious holiday, a season of traditions that we celebrate every year, and a time that our community comes together in formal, fun, and often unexpected ways.
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Public Safety Tips and Resources
We have a parade tracker! Say hello to Routewise.
Track the beginning and end of the parade.
Find restrooms, first aid stations, lost child stations and recycling hubs along the parade route.
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Together, we're ready.
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Text NOLAREADY to 77295 for alerts
Envíe ESP al 77295 para recibir alertas de emergencias en español
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