Carnival Parade Rules, Tips, & Tricks 

General Rules

Mardi Gras Headaches

  Your Personal Safety

Going to parades this season? 

The city really tries to warn tourists and locals alike to be careful at the parades. Here are the general Rules for anyone anywhere who attends a Carnival parade this pr any season.

                 General Parade Rules

Parking during Carnival

Failure to Park  correctly in any of the city can cost you big time. We offer a few tips to be sure your vehicle will be there and in good shape when you return 

  Parking   

 

Flashing Do's & Don'ts *

Staying safe at Carnival means more than just keeping physically secure. It also involves making sure you get home with your overall well being still in tact. Even though you're not home, while here, your reputation can take a hit too!

    Flashing Do's & Don'ts
 

French Quarter Do's and Don'ts The French Quarter is ground zero for the celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana. But did you know you're standing on federal property? Wonder what else you don't know? As such, there are some things you had better not do in the Quarter. Be aware of some do's, don'ts, and other basic tips that could keep you from becoming another New Orleans Mardi Gras statistic.          French Quarter Info

 

 

 

Hotels Tips

During  Carnival, Hotel rooms are hard to come by. Either because of price, or hotel space. We'll deal with the hotel issues here as we answer questions for you on what you should and should not do when living in a hotel in New Orleans.

Hotel Tips & Advice

 NOPD Check

The New Orleans Police Department are the acknowledged Guru's when it comes to crowd control. Keep an eye on the route changes and what's new in the regulations for the coming season. Check in from time to time to see what the boyz in Blue are trying to tell you!

New Orleans Police Dept
 

Along the Route!

  There are a lot of quirky things going on along the routes of the parades.  Learning the rules can save you some serious aggravation when the parades are running.

Parade Route Savy

 

 

 

What the natives want you to know

Mardi Gras or Carnival is a holiday that you should consider coming too. But while you're flying in, some New Orleanians are leaving. During Carnival ,some things chase out the natives.  We'll try to give you the message all natives want you to know.

Tourists Advice

Don't become a Video Star Next Mardi Gras

Rushing to a camera just because you see one, isn't always the cool thing to do. We'll give you some do's & don'ts when it comes to behavior when cameras are involved. This is for your guidance not just during Mardi Gras, but anytime during the year this will apply.

   Be Video Savy....Not foolish!
 

How to be comfortable while watching the parades!

 

Neutral Ground stake out Rules

Hey! You're in my spot! First of all no one owns any spot on the medium or what we call it here in Nawlin's,  "Neutral Ground" But you can lay claim to a small piece for a temporary view of the parade. We'll give you the ins and outs of "Staking your temporary claim" to your choice of prime parade real estate!

How to stake out neutral ground

Restrooms in New Orleans & Other locales

New Orleans Carnival  have been used to do everything from flashing  to dashing. One thing however is just like a Carnival song. Ain't nowhere to pee on Mardi Gras Day. Here's some practical tips for the Novice and expert alike to keep the waters at bay on Mardi Gras day.

Restrooms Tips
     
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*  We don't endorse this practice, it leads to a lot of mischief and problems...But, If you must do it....at least, do it right!