Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama
Parade Viewing Guidelines

• Park vehicles in a secure, well-lit area.
• Obey barricade ordinances. 
• Put a nametag on small children with parents’ names and telephone number.
• Establish a pre-designated place to go after the parade in the event you are separated from family and friends.
• Leave purses and valuables at home.
• Do not follow floats along the route. Watch parades from a set location.
• Throwing objects of any kind in the direction of floats, band members or parade participants can result in a fine.
• Place beverages in plastic or disposable containers.  Metal or glass containers are not allowed.
• Silly string and snap pops are illegal. 
• Skateboards, motorized scooters and laser pointers are not permitted.
• All parade routes must be cleared of vehicles two hours before and after parades. Violators will be towed at their personal expense.
• Expect traffic delays immediately before and after parades. Drive defensively.
• Medical assistance is available by contacting a police officer at the nearest intersection, or through Mobile Fire and Rescue medics patrolling the parade routes.