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New Orleans is gearing up for a major Mardi Gras overhaul next year, with sweeping new rules designed to boost safety and slash police overtime. Parades will start earlier, float riders must keep feet on the ground and wear harnesses, and throws are capped at 3.5 pounds—with tobacco, alcohol, and glass banned (except beads). Krewe captains aren’t happy, especially about route changes, but city leaders say it’s all about budget and safety. Parking enforcement is also getting a major upgrade, with stricter no-parking zones and more tow trucks to clear streets. The changes are headed to City Council for final approval—and if they pass, Mardi Gras will look and feel very different.

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