Mobile’s biggest party of the year is just hours away. It’s a two for celebration this year -- the Conde Cavaliers set to kick things off -- followed by Nelly’s Senior Bowl Concert in Mardi Gras Park. While Mardi Gras traditionally doesn’t have a lot of major problems -- the New Year’s Eve mass shooting downtown -- has city officials and law enforcement doubling down -- taking no chances when it comes to safety.
) - The barricades are out -- the concession stands ready to open -- and Mardi Gras set to return to the Port City. The Conde Cavaliers will roll in less 24 hours getting the party started -- but this year is not without concerns.
Mobile Police want to keep it that way too. MPD’s Mobile Command Center set up on Government Street across from Barton Academy. Expect more manpower, including mounted patrols. With the stage set for Nelly’s Senior Bowl concert -- we could see even more people. Collectively it’s the first big test for Mobile Police following the New Year’s Eve mass shooting downtown. Part of MPD’s plan: extra lighting -- not only along the parade route but at Mardi Gras Park -- which will be alcohol free before, during, and after the concert.
“Little ones are down here and you might be looking up... And it is so panicky when that happens. But if you know your child has your info somewhere on his or her person in a pocket or on the badges - then someone in that crowd or a police officer is going to have that information and give you a call,” said Carol Hunter, Downtown Mobile Alliance Communications Director.
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