Call the Juvenile Bureau at 826-1265 for information. The New Orleans Fire Department advises citizens against parking in intersections or blocking fire hydrants. Do not obstruct fire hydrants in any manner. Drivers should be prepared to move out of the way of emergency vehicles. 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. Parade viewers should use caution when using BBQ pits and open flame cooking devices near large crowds. Heating and cooking devices should be turned off before leaving home. Campers and mobile homes will not be permitted to camp in residential neighborhoods. RV's, flat beds and other recreational vehicles are not permitted on St. Charles Avenue and adjacent streets from Lee Circle to Napoleon Avenue.