CITY OF YOUNGSVILLE
PO Box 592
305 Iberia Street
MAYOR Youngsville, LA 70592 CITY COUNCIL
WILSON B. VIATOR, JR. (337) 856-4181 TIM BARBIER
FAX (337) 856-8863 A.J. BERNARD, JR.
POLICE CHIEF E-MAIL: BRENDA BURLEY
EARL MENARD DIANNE McCLELLAND
KEN RITTER
MARDI GRAS TIME! January 2, 2014
We have already started plans for the March 1, 2014 Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. One of our objectives is to eliminate the float lineup congestion and confusion of last year. We are also very concerned about public safety and keeping the Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade a wholesome / family oriented event.
The parade route will be the same as for years past. All traffic along the parade route will be restricted beginning at 12:00 PM and the parade will begin at 1:00 PM. Prior to the parade, Float Permits will be purchased at City Hall on workdays between the hours of 7:45 AM and 3:45 PM. Parade Fees for floats will again be $125.00, and autos $50.00. Float Permits must be displayed on the passenger’s side of the vehicle’s windshield. The same rules of conduct will be enforced this year.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR; no floats will be allowed in the downtown area prior to the beginning of the parade. Any float that attempts to travel South on Lafayette St. from the clock round-a-bout or attempts to travel West on Church St. from St. Anne’s Church is subject to a traffic citation and a $300.00 fine. All floats must proceed west from the Guillot Road (Highway 89) round-a-bout at Chemin Metairie and stop at the parade inspection station on Chemin Metairie prior to being added to the lineup for the parade.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR; only floats that have riders and beads on board will be lined up for the parade. There will be an inspection station on Chemin Metairie to verify that floats are properly loaded and are parade ready. If a float is not parade ready, it will be parked in a holding area until all beads and riders are onboard. This change is necessary in order that roadways remain open for emergency traffic.
NEW THIS YEAR; There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the conclusion of construction on Savoy Road. Thus, all floats will be directed from the inspection station to line up on Détente Road. All overflow will be lined up on Chemin Metairie until there is space available on Détente.
Additional information will be provided with float / auto permits. Please keep in mind that our objective is to have a safe / family oriented parade. Toward that end, we can really use some volunteers. If you, or someone you know, wants to get involved, please have them contact me at city hall 856-4181. And, after the parade, please give us your feedback so we can improve and make it more enjoyable and safer each year.
Sincerely yours,
Rick D. Garner, CEO
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