Mardi Gras Safety Reminder

As Mardi Gras season continues, Lafayette Police would like to remind everyone of a few prohibited acts and safety tips:

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE PROHIBITED ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE:

 No products that are manufactured for the purpose of being thrown

against a hard surface or stepped on to make a popping noise such as:

Snaps, Pops, cracker balls.

 No open flames heating or cooking devices on public right-of-ways

 No silly string

 No animals

 No skates, rollerblading, skateboarding or bicycling

 No whips

 No clothing or items depicting illegal narcotics

 No clothing or items depicting nudity and/or profanity

Safety Reminders:

Barricades:

 Stay behind all barricades during the parade

 Do not move, tamper, stand or sit on barricades

900 E. University Avenue / P.O. Box 4308 / Lafayette, LA 70502 / p: 337.291.8617 / f: 337.291.5665

Parking:

 All normal parking regulations apply during Mardi Gras parades

 Observe all special event parking signs along the parade route

Spectators:

 DO NOT throw anything at floats or float riders

 DO NOT climb trees

 Obey all laws pertaining to indecent exposure

Lost/Missing children:

 Do not leave children unattended

 Decide in advance on a meeting place in case anyone gets lost within your

group

 Notify police of a missing child immediately

Remember to drink responsibly, designate a driver if you intend to drink, by not

doing so, it could result in costly fines and serious jail time.

Happy Mardi Gras Acadiana!