Here's where to find a first aid station at Orleans, Jefferson parish Mardi Gras parades
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — As Mardi Gras approaches in Orleans and Jefferson parishes, officials with LCMC Health have announced the locations of its first aid stations for the 2025 carnival season.
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LCMC Health officials said first aid stations will be available along the Uptown parade route at the following locations starting on Feb. 21:
Louisiana Avenue and St. Charles Avenue
St. Andrew Street and St. Charles Avenue
The Circle at Howard Avenue
Canal Street and St. Charles Avenue
During Endymion, additional first aid stations will be available at the following locations:
N. Hennessey Street and Orleans
Norman C. Francis Parkway and Canal Street
S. Galvez Street and Canal Street
The Circle at Howard Avenue
In Metairie, LCMC Health officials said first aid stations will be available at the following locations starting on Feb. 21:
Bonnabel Boulevard and Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Melody Drive and Veterans Memorial Boulevard (Mardi Gras Day only)
Severn Avenue and Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Viewing stands at Veterans Memorial Boulevard and North Causeway Boulevard
Cleary Avenue and Veterans Memorial Boulevard (Mardi Gras Day only)
Houma Boulevard and Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Martin Behrman and Veterans Memorial Boulevard (Mardi Gras Day only)
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LCMC Health officials said first aid stations will be available at the following locations in Kenner starting on Feb. 21:
Chateau Drive and West Esplanade Avenue
Loyola Drive and West Esplanade Avenue
Loyola Drive and Vintage Drive
Vintage Drive and Chateau Drive
On the West Bank, LCMC Health officials said first aid stations will be available at the following locations starting on Feb. 21:
Lapalco Boulevard and Westwood Drive
First Aid Command Center on north side of Ames Boulevard and Lapalco Boulevard
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Here's where to find a first aid station at Orleans, Jefferson parish Mardi Gras parades
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