BATON ROUGE, LA – As
Louisiana prepares for Mardi Gras parades, parties, and balls – Attorney
General Jeff Landry is issuing important safety tips for those participating in
the celebrations.
“The Carnival season is upon us and people across
Louisiana are ready to laissez les bon temps rouler,” said Attorney General
Landry. “While we pass a good time with friends – listening to bands, catching
beads, and eating king cakes – let us remember to be safe and use good
judgment.”
Attorney General Landry especially encourages parents
and guardians to remind their children of basic safety rules before these
events.
“Be sure the kids know to check in before going
anywhere, never go alone, and yell “no” if a stranger tries to touch or harm,”
said Attorney General Landry. “Please teach children your cell phone number and
how to find a law enforcement officer if they get lost or separated; and carry
a current, good quality photo and descriptive information for each child.”
Attorney General Landry also offers these tips to help
protect citizens this Mardi Gras:
- Do
not carry large sums of cash and be aware of possible pick-pocketers. Keep
wallets on your person at all times and only bring the essentials.
- Attend
parades in groups, with family or friends. Establish a designated,
post-parade meeting place in case your group gets split up.
- Choose
a well-lit area for night parade viewing.
- Lock
vehicle and do not leave valuables in plain sight.
- Obey
traffic laws and do not park in front of driveways, fire hydrants, or
anywhere you would not normally be allowed to park.
- Do
not set up your ladders too close to the curb and make sure to an adult is
anchoring down the ladder at all times.
- Never
follow floats or enter restricted areas.
- Do
not throw or allow children to throw any objects in the direction of
floats, bands, or parade participants.