(99.9 KTDY) – It is Mardi Gras season in Louisiana, and parade goers are lining streets from one end of the state to the other to enjoy music, dancing, throws, and entertainment.
In any community across Louisiana hosting Mardi Gras festivities, you will find a large presence of police officers patrolling to keep everyone safe.
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NOLA Police Officers in Full Force for Mardi Gras
In New Orleans, that is certainly the case, and extra officers have descended on the city to bolster law enforcement during the Mardi Gras season.
These men and women give up their holiday to ensure ours is filled with happiness and beautiful memories of Carvinal. Without so many people willing to serve the public, Mardi Gras can’t happen.
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