The fun, parades, and celebration of Carnival come with heightened risks for head injuries says Ochsner Neurology Group Nurse Practitioner Kadyn Brooks and reminds revelers to drink responsibly, as alcohol affects balance and coordination.

Cut 13 (12)  “…oncoming traffic.”

With Louisiana’s stronger seafood disclosure law restaurants must explicitly state seafood origins and include disclaimers if serving imported products. Sherry Blanchard, a board member at the Southern Shrimp Alliance says the U-S needs to have higher standards Like Europe and Japan for imported seafood.

Cut 5 (07) “…we will eat anything.”

Where will you be celebrating Carnival? Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser recommends taking in a different part of the state each year since each Mardi Gras celebration throughout the state is different.

Cut 10 (09) “…things and themes.”

Stacy Brown, the president of Visit Shreveport-Bossier says visit Shreveport-Bossier City where they put their own spin on Mardi Gras throws.

Cut 8 (11) “…of great things.”

Carnival season in Shreveport-Bossier City wraps up on Fat Tuesday with a children’s parade in the parking lot at Pierre Bossier Mall. Brown says in all, the Mardi Gras parades are a huge economic driver for the region.