Editorial: Be a neighbor of good parade route, not a ciad

Parade routes are not only public properties, but there are communal spaces in which the magic of the carnival season happens – not only the joy of catching coveted throws, but also the delightful lagnias to share the fun with friends and foreigners alike.

However, more and more in recent years, selfish revealrs have tried to make these spaces be their own, furnishing camps cut with tarpaulins, elaborate tents and even furniture in the living room, a tendency that often changes the vibration from “us” to “me. “

I applauded new rules passed by the New Orleans Municipal Council last year to collapse on the so-called “Krewe from Ciad”, A nickname inspired by a very unpleasant statement painted by spraying neutral territory on the ground a few years ago.

And we also understand that this year, things are different.

Following the January 1 terrorist attack on Bourbon Street and Carnival height to Evening 1 statusAn increased designation of the security of special events that require extended federal support and coordination, the Council acknowledged the modified reality of this season, offering the New Orleans police department discretion If and how to apply the new law.

We know that the law enforcement agencies in the whole state work hard to make sure everyone has a safe and happy carnival. They are preparing for months, trying to anticipate the potential problems. We also know that, in many areas, they are linked, as well as trying to pay attention to unforeseen threats.

So, here is a thought for those who go to routes in New Orleans and throughout the state during the peak week of the holidays: what happens if everyone decides to respect the rules anyway, not because they could be cited Because it’s the neighbor to do?

There is even a cheating sheet for what this would mean, which New Orleans officials post in prominent places along the parade route. They explain that portable toilets that are not provided by the city are forbidden. As well as “enclosures of any kind”, such as tents, covers, shelters, screens, covers, ropes, spray paint or other types of barricades, open flames, generators, upholstered furniture, scaffolding and platforms. The signs also explain rules for stairs, which should not be higher than 6 meters, rather, rather than fixed together and positioned at least 6 meters back.

These signs are meant to clarify any confusion about what is allowed if there is a dispute among the participants in the parade or if the officials of the law consider it appropriate to use their discretion to implement the rules.

It also offers a list of common sense guidelines for peaceful coexistence for the parade route label, if you want to support them entirely.

If the Emily Post had ever experienced the wonders of the Louisiana carnival, we think it will support them too.