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Mardi Gras Streets prepare to be filled
It’s almost time for Mardi Gras parades and that means Lafayette Consolidated Government will roll out the barricades next week.
All Lafayette Mardi Gras parades follow the same route – starting at Pontiac Point (Simcoe, Surrey and Jefferson streets) and ending at Cajun Field.
The entire route is lined with barricades to hold back crowds and protect revelers in the parades and those watching.
Barricades will be placed along the parade route according to the following schedule:
Feb. 12, starting at 8 a.m., from Pontiac Point to the intersection of Vermilion and Johnston streets. The barricades will not block intersections.
Feb. 13, starting at 8 a.m., from the intersection of Vermilion and Johnston streets, down Johnston Street to North College, ending at the Cajun Field entrance at Reinhardt Drive. Barricades will not block major intersections, but crossovers on Johnston Street and North College will be limited.
Feb. 14, following parades, the barricades will be removed from the roadway and placed on the shoulder. Access will be back to normal for Sunday morning.
Feb. 19, starting at 8 a.m., from Pontiac Point to the intersection of Vermilion and Johnston streets. The barricades will not block intersections.
Feb. 20, starting at 8 a.m., from the intersection of Vermilion and Johnston streets, down Johnston Street to North College, ending at the Cajun Field entrance at Reinhardt Drive. Barricades will not block major intersections, but crossovers on Johnston Street and North College will be limited.
Barricades will stay along the parade route until Feb. 24, Mardi Gras Day.
All barricades will be removed from the roadway following the last parade and placed along the shoulder.
“We understand that there are inconveniences associated with the placement of barricades and some of the other logistics associated with putting on Mardi Gras festivities, and we appreciate the sacrifices our citizens and businesses make,” said Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel.
“However, the positives associated with the family-friendly Mardi Gras put on in Lafayette far outweigh the negatives, and add to the quality of life and culture we are known for and all enjoy.”
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February 6th, 2009 by Ragin Cajun /
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