Mardi Gras 2025 brought to you by LCMC Health, 8 Hospitals, 1 Promise... Keeping you Well This Mardi Gras Season.
FIRST AID STATIONS (see locations below)
As Mardi Gras kicks into high gear, LCMC Health is proud to continue its partnership with the City of New Orleans Health Department, providing first aid stations along the parade route. LCMC Health's commitment to extraordinary care, during carnival season and every season, helps ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. If serious medical attention is needed, don’t hesitate to call 911 or visit the nearest hospital. At LCMC Health, they're committed to keeping you well—and keeping the celebration safe and fun for everyone!
LCMC HEALTH MOBILE NURSING NEST (see locations below)
The LCMC Health Mobile Nursing Nest offers a safe, private space for moms to nurse and care for their baby in public locations.
TOURO EMERGENCY ROOM ON THE UPTOWN ROUTE
If your Mardi Gras fun takes an unexpected turn—like a marching band tuba to the temple—don’t worry! Help is nearby. Touro is conveniently located along the Uptown parade route, with a 24/7 ER ready to handle any emergency. While we hope you stay safe, LCMC Health is there to provide the care you need, right when you need it.
LCMC HEALTH MARCHING KREWE, HEART BEAT
If you haven’t seen them yet, LCMC Health’s very first marching krewe, called Heart Beat will make its debut this Carnival season in the Krewe of Freret, the Krewe of Femme Fatale, and Krewe d’Etat. We can’t wait to see them out on the route!
PARADE HEALTH TIPS
• Moderation is key
○ Try to limit your alcohol intake and drink water between alcoholic beverages.
○ Consider smaller portions of the foods you love during Mardi Gras.
○ Take your time.
• Stay hydrated
○ A good rule of thumb is to drink water in between each alcoholic beverage to make sure you are staying hydrated and to cut back on the amount of alcohol consumed.
○ Choose a beverage that includes at least some water such as club soda, seltzer or mineral water and blend beverages with ice.
• Safety
○ Keep ladders safe.
○ Always place it as far back from the street as the ladder is tall and always have an adult standing on the back of the ladder while children are seated.
○ Watch for flying throws.
○ Keep your guard up for hard-flying throws. Watch out for beads underfoot that can put children and adults at risk for falling.
○ Stay a safe distance from floats. Never reach under a float or approach a float that is not fully stopped. Never follow behind floats and even bands.
FIRST AID AND NURSING NEST STATIONS
Metairie Route:
Bonnabel and Veterans (Feb 21-23, 27, Mar 3-4)
Severn and Veterans (Feb 21-23, 27, Mar 3-4)
Veterans and Causeway viewing stands (Feb 21-23, 27, Mar 3-4)
Houma Blvd and Veterans (Feb 21-23, 27, Mar 3-4)
Melody Dr and Veterans (Mardi Gras day only)
Cleary and Veterans (Mardi Gras day only)
Martin Behrman and Veterans (Mardi Gras day only)
○ Nursing Nest at Family Gras, Veterans and Causeway, Feb 21-23
Kenner Route: (March 1st only)
Chateau Dr and W. Esplanade
Loyola Dr and W. Esplanade
Loyola Dr and Vintage
Vintage and Chateau Dr
Westbank Route (Feb 24-26)
Lapalco and Westwood Dr
First Aid Command Center Ames Blvd and Lapalco
Ames Blvd and August Ave
Ames Blvd and Westbank Expy
Westbank Expy and Barataria
Uptown Route (Feb 21-23, Feb 26-Mar 4)
Louisiana and St Charles
St Andrew and St Charles
The Circle at Howard Ave
Canal St and St Charles
○ Nursing Nest locations at every first aid station along this route
Mid-City Route (Endymion only)
N. Hennessey and Orleans
Norman C. Francis and Canal
The Circle at Howard Ave
S. Galvez and Canal
○ Nursing Nest locations at every first aid station along this route