In case you are new to Mardi Gras parade, just know that going to this parade in most cases can be daunting. In most cases, there are big crowds, the situation of bathroom is in most cases very questionable and children are in most cases very unpredictable. This means it is good for you to know where to start because every family has its unique preference and what carries the day is ensuring that the parades are family-friendly, very youth oriented and obviously with long and rich history. It is this great combination that gives breath to the youths and also to the adults. Here, ensure the key aim of the parade team aims at enhancing leadership as well self-esteem qualities of young members and also corporate. It is therefore good to choose a team that has very strong believe in children equality such that they strive to their best to offer equal opportunity to realize their full potential notwithstanding their religion, race or economic background.
It is also good to know where bathroom is used. This is one aspect that requires one to plan ahead. Along the route of the parade, there are restaurants that can provide bathroom in case you buy drinks or food or even dine there during the parade. There are also portable toilets that that can be supplied on the routes of the parade, but this can be a daunting experience to navigate with a young child.
It is also good to know where you can have wonderful time as you watch these parades from. This might not be an obvious thing to decide because you may decide to choose the avenue that will give the best chance to see the parade. Regardless of the parade route, it is good to be close to the bathroom option.
It is also good to know the time you should arrive to the route of the parade. Here, it depends on the parade that you choose. In most cases, the earlier you will arrive, the higher the chances of getting it less crowded. In case the parade is on Fat Tuesday or the weekend before, it is advisable to arrive few hours early. In case you have young child or children and you are very far from the starting point of the parade, it is good to know that it will take a long time for floats to reach you. This is an important factor that you should always have in mind when planning for the parade. In case you want a place to park your car too, it is good to arrive as early as possible. You can also drop the children off on the route of the parade, so as to avoid parking hassle.
Finally, when choose the type of the parade, ensure that you understand critical details as the calendar of their events, how to be a member and so on.