The Houma Police Department in trying to keep this a safe Mardi Gras Season ask for the following rules to be followed by parade viewers: Parade viewers shall stay on the proper side of barricades, and when there are no barricades please stay at a safe distance from floats and parade marchers. Float Riders have been advised not to throw to parade viewers who have crossed the barricades. We also ask parade viewers not to put their arms, hands, or legs through the barricades. Also no standing or sitting on the barricades. There shall be no silly string allowed within 300 feet of any parade route within the parish on any day a parade is scheduled. In order to provide safe viewing of parades it shall be unlawful for any person to hold a child or adult over the age of six (6) years in his arms or on his back or shoulders within ten (10) feet of a carnival float or other parade viewers. It is unlawful for any person to intentionally damage or throw any objects at float riders or parade participants. It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a member of a carnival organization or a contracted participant to follow a float or band during the course of the parade. It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess any type of glass container within a distance of five hundred (500) feet of a carnival parade route, Two (2) hours prior, during, and one (1) hour following a carnival parade. Females should avoid carrying purses and wearing expensive jewelry. Loud profane music will not be tolerated by police officers. Violators will be issued a summons or arrested. We ask people to travel and walk in groups for safety and park in well-lit areas. Please don’t leave any valuables in vehicles, and if anyone sees anybody driving while intoxicated they can call Houma Police at 873-6371. Also, people are asked to place trash in the receptacles provided along the parade route.