Every year, thousands of revelers flock to New Orleans to take part in Mardi Gras festivities. In addition to the parades, parties, and celebrations, another activity takes place during this time—process serving. This post looks at why processing serving during Mardi Gras may not be the best idea for both the server and those participating in the parade.

The Biggest Danger: Crowds

One of the biggest dangers associated with process serving during Mardi Gras is the size and density of the crowds. With so many people gathered together in one place, it can be difficult for a server to even find their target among the throngs of revelers. It can also be dangerous if they do manage to find them, as it’s easy for a process server to get lost or overwhelmed by the frenzy.

Process Serving Regulations

Another danger associated with process serving during Mardi Gras is that it is illegal in some areas. In Louisiana, it may be against state law for anyone to serve legal documents within 500 feet of any parade route on Mardi Gras day. This means that even if you do manage to locate your target among all those people, you may get into legal trouble if you try to serve them while they are participating in a parade. This could lead to fines or even jail time depending on the severity of your infraction.

Safety First

Ultimately, when considering whether or not to serve legal documents during Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans, safety should be your number one priority. Not only do large crowds present a risk to process servers, but they also pose a risk to anyone participating in the parade. Therefore, before attempting any kind of service on this day it’s important to carefully consider all potential risks and weigh them against any potential rewards you may receive from doing so.

Process serving during Mardi Gras parades presents several risks and challenges that should not be taken lightly. Not only is it illegal in some areas but large crowds can make it difficult for servers to locate their targets and could put everyone involved at risk of injury or worse. For these reasons, it’s important for anyone considering process serving during this period to think twice before taking action and weigh potential risks against any potential rewards they may receive from doing so.

Unfortunately, Lafayette Process Servers LLC is not able to provide legal advice. This article exists for informative and educational purposes only—it should never replace the counsel of a professional lawyer who can guide you with the best course of action based on your state’s laws. In order to proceed officially, it is critical that you reach out to an accredited attorney for assistance.