Governmental Affairs Committee

July 08, 2025 10:00 AM

City Council Chamber

1. Roll call 
2. Approval of the minutes of the July 2, 2025 meeting
3. Discussion of carnival parade route safety. Presenters: Representatives from the New Orleans Police Department and Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness 
4. Discussion of violations of Chapter 34 of the City Code during the 2025 carnival season.
5. Discussion of Mardi Gras 2025 generally and possible future improvements.
6. Cal. No. 35,160 By Councilmember Morrell – For discussion and vote. Brief: An ordinance to repeal Section 34-21.1 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to remove requirements for horses participating in a carnival parade; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
7. Cal. No. XXXXX By Councilmember Morrell – For discussion only. An ordinance to establish a waitlist for a carnival parade permit and related requirements.
8. Cal. No. XXXXX By Councilmembers Morrell and King – For discussion only. An ordinance to prohibit the sale of confetti by mobile vendors during carnival season.
9. Cal. No. XXXX By Councilmember Morrell – For discussion only. An ordinance to amend the permit requirements for street closures for parades outside of carnival season, including processions, marches, and second-lines. 
10. Adjourn 

 

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