11 TIPS ON HOW TO STAY SAFE DURING MARDI GRAS

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  1. Stay in a group!!! DO NOT wander off alone. Stay in a group of 3+ people. 
  2. DO NOT take drinks or any liquids from other people, ESPECIALLY if you don’t know them. 
  3. BE AWARE! The crime rate is very high right now, so please stay aware of your surroundings and the people who are surrounding you.
  4. If you feel unsafe, you should trust your gut and leave, with a group!
  5. Share your location with your friends and parents!
    1. Check in with your friends and parents hourly so everyone knows you’re safe
  6. Create a “spot” where you and your friends can meet up if you get lost.  
  7. If you’re a freshman, find your peer leaders or a trusted upperclassman if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Or find someone you trust. 
  8. DO NOT stand close to the floats. 
  9. DO NOT REACH UNDER FLOATS TO GRAB THROWS!!!
  10. DO NOT fight people you don’t know for throws- you don’t know what they have on them. 
  11. It will be muddy – dress accordingly