Mardi Gras is a fun festival time for revelers young and old alike. Whatever your going to the French Quarter to partake of adult beverages and entertainment or heading to the Grandstands to watch the Kings and Queens of Mardi Gras roll in you are to have a fun and exciting time to remember for years to come.
While the number of police officers on foot and horseback are increased for the worlds greatest free show, there are a number of things you can do to insure your own personal safety.
In New Orleans stick to the main streets, the tourist area & # 39; s and area & # 39; s with plenty people. You may be on a very nice street, and after wandering off only one block find yourself in a bad neighborhood. This is particularly true when you are on St .. Charles. This is one of the major streets parades travel down.
Avoid alley ways. Travel in groups when possible.Don '' flash money or other tempting items such as jewelry or expensive name brand clothing. Instead of. When carrying a purple spray ring. If you must carry a purse, carry it in drivers license and cash and put them in your pockets. your front pocket.
Mace is legal in New Orleans and can be transported on your person. Wear clothing and shoes that you can move easily in that do not rest rest your your. Key move with a mace keychain, women may prefer to carry a pepper spray lipstick. . Only use ATM machines in your hotel / Motel are inside a bank or establishment. Notice if anyone is watching you.
If you think someone is following you, stop walking, and face the he / she passes you or move to the other side of the street. If the person confronts you in some way, do not embarrassed, call for help in a lou bet I know where you got those shoes "sometimes people will unknowingly say say ok, I & # 39; ll bet you $ 5.00 you do not know. At which time the scammer will reply "on your feet". Do not fall into that trap, just tell them "yeah, on my feet" and Never leave it unattended. Most Importantly, always know your surroundings. Do you accept drinks from strangers. on the defensive.
