NOLA Mardi Gras Floats to be Modified for Safety in 2022
There are so many things that we missed out on during the last year. The coronavirus pandemic robbed us of one of Louisiana s most historic celebrations, Mardi Gras, and we are eagerly looking forward to its return next year.
And in New Orleans, some very important changes to Carnival season are on the horizon. After two people were killed during Mardi Gras parades in 2020, a new city ordinance is being considered to make floats safer for riders, and parade-goers. According to James Reiss, who is co-chair of the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory Council, all tandem floats will now be required to have the space between the floats enclosed, from the bottom up to the corners. Reiss tells WWL “It’ll be akin to what you see at construction sites, that orange flexible fencing that’ll be affixed to the floats. It’ll still be something that you can see through to allow police and law enforcement or first responders to see if t
NOLA Mardi Gras Floats to be Modified for Safety in 2022
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Mayor s Mardi Gras Council set to discuss first parade to roll in 2022 Share Updated: 4:05 PM CDT May 25, 2021 WDSU Digital Team
The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Share Updated: 4:05 PM CDT May 25, 2021 WDSU Digital Team An advisory council is set to meet Wednesday to discuss Mardi Gras 2022 in New Orleans.New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell s Mardi Gras Advisory Council is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. in-person.All board meetings are open to the public. The meeting will be held at 501 Basin Street.The agenda shows a discussion about Fat Tuesday, set for Mar. 1, 2022, with the first parade set to roll on Feb. 18, 2022.Carnival season officially kicks off on Jan. 6, or Twelfth Night.