NEW ORLEANS — Mardi Gras is here, and parades are rolling for the next few weeks, so keeping parade-goers safe and healthy is the top priority for LCMC Health, which is why they released a list of First Aid stations along parade routes in both Jefferson and Orleans Parish.
Beginning Friday, February 2, first aid stations will offer revelers safety supplies and parade route picks which include such items as hand sanitizer, bandage dispensers, collapsible bags, and other handy items.
Volunteers working the first aid stations are CPR and first aid certified and prepared to provide treatment for basic injuries. If the situation is serious, the trained professionals will assist in transporting parade-goers to a nearby emergency care location.
Here is a list of First aid stations along the Uptown and Endymion routes:
- Louisiana Ave. and St. Charles Ave.
- St. Andrew St. and St. Charles Ave.
- The Circle at Howard Ave.
- Canal St. and St. Charles Ave.
First aid stations along the Mid-City route are as follows: (Endymion only)
- N. Hennessey St. and Orleans Ave.
- N. Broad St. and Canal St.
- The Circle at Howard Ave.
First aid stations along the Metairie route are as follows:
- Bonnabel Blvd. and Veterans Memorial Blvd.
- Melody Dr. and Veterans Memorial Blvd.*
- Severn Ave. and Veterans Memorial Blvd.
- Viewing stands at Veterans Memorial Blvd. and North Causeway Blvd.
- Cleary Ave and Veterans Memorial Blvd.*
- Houma Blvd and Veterans Memorial Blvd.
- Martin Behrman and Veterans Memorial Blvd.*
*Mardi Gras day only
First aid stations along the Kenner route are as follows:
- Chateau Dr. and West Esplanade Ave.
- Loyola Dr. and West Esplanade Ave.
- Loyola Dr. and Vintage Dr.
- Vintage Dr. and Chateau Dr.
First aid stations along the Westbank parade route are as follows:
- Lapalco Blvd and Westwood Dr.
- First Aid Command Center located on the north side of Ames Blvd. and Lapalco Blvd.
- Ames Blvd. and August Ave.
- Ames Blvd. and Westbank Expressway
- Westbank Expressway and Barataria Blvd.
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