<p><<it’s “fun”=“” unless=“” it’s=“” you=“” getting=“” the=“” call=“” that=“” your=“” kid=“” is=“” in=“” hospital=“” with=“” alcohol=“” poisoning,=“” or=“” arrested…=“”>></it’s></p>
<p>Those situations are sad, frightening and sometimes life-changing. But they can happen anytime, anywhere. They are not limited to events such as State Patty’s Day.</p>
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<p>1moremom - Mardi Gras can be great fun. There is so much more to it than what is shown on TV. It really can be a great family event. But for the 2 weeks before Mardi Gras (this year, next Tuesday) - it can be a real PIA for the people living there. You have to keep up with what parades are on what nights/days so that you can anticipate road closures. I have often “forgotten” and ended up crossing the Mississippi River Bridge because the exit I needed was closed!</p>