Mardi Gras in Jefferson Parish got some tweaks ahead of Carnival season, touching on what riders can wear and how marching clubs operate.

Parish leaders say the goal is to protect the tradition and continue parading in Jefferson Parish.

The biggest update centers on masks and costumes. New rules adopted by the parish council on Wednesday require anyone riding on a float in public view to be fully costumed and masked. The exception is for royalty, like officers, dukes, maids, pages, or special celebrity guests.

The parish is leaving room for some flexibility. Face painting will count as a mask if it disguises a rider’s face, matches the float’s theme, and is approved in advance.

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The other notable change is f

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