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how do you plan to safely celebrate mardi gras this year? become a facebook fan and join our discussions. search baton rouge parents magazine . to learn more about us, go to linkedin and search brparents
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out, catch a few beads, feast on delicious king cake, and get together with family and friends. and it goes without saying that louisianians know how to have a fun party. but, the word of this fun, festival going experience has spread. each year, millions of people head down to new orleans just to see it all for themselves. the chaotic excitement of thousands of people in one area isn?t what every family wants to experience though. instead, many families have found alternative, kid-friendly options to still get in the spirit, but keep their little ones safe and away from the crowds. some louisianians throw their own mardi gras parties at their homes or find a location along the parade route to watch from inside. we reached out to our readers to find out how they planned on safely celebrating mardi gras this year. for 25 percent of our readers, attending a family-friendly event is on the schedule for them. however, 50 percent of our readers plan on staying home, and 25 percent of our readers plan on skipping out on the festivities completely and going out of town. surprisingly, no one voted to attend a daytime parade, but we know that many of you will be attending the float festivities. remember to stay safe and catch all the beads you can. in every issue / s a y w h at ? parade precaution if you?re going to any parades this month, stay safe with safetytats. these temporary tattoos are customizable, meaning you can get your name and number printed on them. all you have to do is apply the temporary tattoo to your child?s arm, and if they get lost in the crowd, they can be returned to you safely. if tattoos aren?t your thing, the site also offers a sticker alternative that can be written on easily. ? new.safetytat.com 50% stay home 25% attend family- friendly events 25% go out of town photography by aimee rabb 14 brparents.com | february 2017
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