Uniformed Juvenile Bureau officers will patrol parade perimeters and make efforts to reunite lost children with parents along parade routes. Call the Juvenile Bureau at 826-1265 for information. Fire Department - The New Orleans Fire Department advises citizens against parking in intersections or blocking fire hydrants. Do not obstruct fire hydrants in any manner. Costumes worn by Mardi Gras float riders and parade participants should be made of flame retardant materials.
Caution is advised with the use of flambeaus.
All float riders must wear a safety harness. Avoid parking in neighborhoods that are Residential Permit Zones. Towable violations - Parking along a parade route is prohibited 2 hours before the start and 2 hours after the end of all parades . Street parking bounded by Iberville, Decatur, Dumaine and Rampart is prohibited. The access pass does not allow on-street parking .