Mardi Gras season is well underway here in South Mississippi. We at OnCall Medical Clinic know that this is a wonderful festive time prior to the start of our Lenten season. But with all the fun, we all should be aware of some safety tips. We would like to share some basic tips with all our families, friends, and patients.
- Attend parades in groups, with family or friends.
- Do not put anything in a glass containers.
- Do not follow closing behind floats. Violators may be arrested, and this is never safe.
- Do not throw any object in the direction of floats, band members or any parade participants.
- Materials known as “Silly String” and “Snap & Pops” along with similar products are illegal.
- Do not cross the barricades. They are there for safety reasons. There are fine associated with doing so.
- No underage drinking is ever allowed. This is not only illegal but also unsafe because this age group is not aware yet of the hazards relating to drinking too much.
- If you need police assistance during a parade, go to the nearest intersection and advise a uniformed police officer.
- Choose a well-lit area for night parade viewing. Also wear bright clothing so you can be easily seen by passing vehicles.
- Establish a post-parade meeting place for family and friends in case you become separated.
- Park vehicles in secure areas and do not leave valuables in plain sight. Utilize the trunk to store valuables.
- Uniformed and plain-clothes officers will be patrolling behind the crowds to identify and arrest persons engaging in criminal activity.
- Pets are prohibited during the parades downtown.
- Skateboards and motorized scooters are prohibited.
- When leaving a parade in your vehicle, be very cautious of pedestrians still leaving the parade.
We at OnCall Medical Clinic hope that everyone has a great Mardi Gras season. If you a minor injury or illness while out enjoying the parades, remember we are here 7 days a week to help. Our facility has a great laboratory to help us quickly diagnose any illness you may be having. Please visit our website at https://www.oncallclinic.com to learn about all the medical services we offer.
