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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NOLA Mardi Gras Floats to be Modified for Safety in 2022
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My New Orleans
04/23/2021
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) announces the opening of the Lapis Center for the Arts. The newly renovated cultural space will serve multiple functions, including film screenings, lectures, theater and dance performances, and much more. The renovation, begun in January 2020, features state-of-the-art surround sound and theatrical lighting, and accommodates seating for up to 360 people. Advancing the museum’s aspirations as a nexus for the arts in New Orleans, the Lapis Center will serve as a platform for interdisciplinary arts experiences and provide opportunities for expanded as well as new community partnerships.