Mardi Gras Parade Route Essentials
The time has arrived - Mardi Gras is here! My family would argue that Mardi Gras is the best time of the year. We try and catch as many parades as we can during carnival season. Parade routes are filled with long lines for food, drinks, and the bathroom. There is also the waiting to hear the sirens of the next parade to roll through. After so many parades, I’ve learned a few things to make life on the parade route more manageable (especially with children).
Safety First
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