10 Things NOT To Do At Mardi Gras

By Queuebot in Travel on Feb 20, 2009 at 5:44 pm

Mardi Gras is this Tuesday, and can be great fun if you follow some sensible rules, like pick a place to meet up if you get separated from your group. Don’t respond to scam artists who say “I’ll bet you $100 I know where you got your shoes,” because you will lose. And even if you love horses, do not pet the police horse.  You could end up in jail!

The rest of the ten things not to do are here.

For fun things you CAN do in New Orleans at Mardi Gras, check out this Mardi Gras interactive map.

“Do not fight over beads, it’s just not worth it… [Instead,] If you see a group getting ready to hold up a sign to a passing float, go stand next to them. They know someone behind the masks and are about to get buried under bags of beads and goodies.”

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(image credit: Jenn Blatty, of Hulk Hogan as Bacchus at Mardi Gras 2008)

From the Upcoming ueue, submitted by Marilyn Terrell.


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  1. deyaloca71
    Feb 20th, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    WOW what an amazing photograph. Love having a heads up on what to look for. Will pass it on. Thnks

  2. dark horse
    Feb 20th, 2009 at 6:14 pm

    avoid the police, period. they’re as scumbag as they get.

  3. sw
    Feb 20th, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    Is that Hulk Hogan?

  4. Brian
    Feb 20th, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    Are they still doing that “where you got your shoes” thing? Oh well.

  5. Marilyn Terrell
    Feb 20th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    @sw: Yes, that IS Hulk Hogan! He was king (Bacchus) of Mardi Gras last year.

  6. Julia T
    Feb 20th, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    What great tips on surviving Mardi Gras! Thanks Marilyn! Keep up the great work!

    Love the pictures as well! : )

  7. birdie1
    Feb 20th, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    just went to a parade down in houma,LA. its alot more family friendly down there.

  8. wpdunn71901
    Feb 21st, 2009 at 1:51 am

    stay the hell away from NO for The parades,Violence has escalated beyond belief

  9. Oomi
    Feb 21st, 2009 at 4:53 pm

    Hulk Hogan will do just about anything these days.


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