New Orleans Officer Joins Mardi Gras Dance

(99.9 KTDY) - It is Mardi Gras season in Louisiana, and parade goers are lining streets from one end of the state to the other to enjoy music, dancing, throws, and entertainment.

In any community across Louisiana hosting Mardi Gras festivities, you will find a large presence of police officers patrolling to keep everyone safe.

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NOLA Police Officers in Full Force for Mardi Gras

In New Orleans, that is certainly the case, and extra officers have descended on the city to bolster law enforcement during the Mardi Gras season.

These men and women give up their holiday to ensure ours is filled with happiness and beautiful memories of Carvinal. Without so many people willing to serve the public, Mardi Gras can't happen.

New Orleans Has a Powerful Police Presence for Mardi Gras

A press release from the New Orleans Mayor's Office dated February 2 states that everyone in the New Orleans Police Department will be working through Wednesday, February 18.

The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), in coordination with NOHSEP and local, state, and federal partners, has implemented a comprehensive public safety plan for the Mardi Gras season. NOPD will operate at 100 percent staffing during parades, supported by a layered security posture designed to manage large crowds and protect parade routes, the French Quarter, and surrounding areas.

The city of New Orleans even has a SEAR I rating, meaning there will be more police presence in certain areas and a soft closure of Bourbon Street.

NOLA Officer Dances During Mardi Gras Parade

Even though security is a top priority for everyone from the local, state, and national governments, it's also a top priority for anyone celebrating Mardi Gras. Having safety in our minds, though, does not stop the fun.

A delightful video was shared by the New Orleans Police Department and the NOLA Bombshells. While the Nola Bombshells were performing one of their routines in a recent parade, an NOPD officer can be seen joining in the fun, much to the dancers' and the crowd's delight.

NOPD Police Officer Gets in on the Mardi Gras Dancing Fun

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Nola Bombshells Say NOLA PD Officer's Dance Moves Won't Be Forgotten

On the Nola Bombshells Facebook page, they shared this message about the officer dancing with their group:

When a New Orleans police department officer jumps into formation and turns Mardi Gras into a moment we'll never forget. We love our NOPD officers and are beyond grateful for everything you do to keep us safe this mardi gras season.

The dancing group is made up of women 18 and older who are looking to have fun, dance, and build a stronger community. They appear at a variety of places throughout New Orleans,s including in Mardi Gras parades. The following is their mission statement:

The NOLA Bombshells promote the development of well-rounded dancers. We believe in self-expression, developing confidence, harnessing creativity, and sharing our passion with our community. Our dancers are given opportunities to participate in community outreach, traditional dance performances along with parades. NOLA Bombshells is strictly 18 & up.

The ladies say they hope to put smiles on the faces of those they encounter, and they wear bright red lipstick as their signature.

NOPD Says the Serve, Protect and Have Fun

For their part, the New Orleans Police Department thanks the Nola Bombshells.

Moments like these are why New Orleans is a city like no other. We serve and protect our community and also have some fun with our awesome dance teams during Mardi Gras parades! Thank you, NOLA Bombshells!

We hope you have a safe and happy Mardi Gras. If you are looking for which parades are happening next in Lafayette, you can click this link: https://999ktdy.com/ixp/33/p/acadiana-mardi-gras-parade-schedule-2026/.