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Endymion Question
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:36 am
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:36 am
We are staying downtown and going to the Extravaganza that night. We have some friends that will be setting up all day in Mid city on the parade route. We would like to hang out with them during the day. Will we be able to get an uber from mid city to downtown if we leave before the parade gets to them or is it best to just stay downtown?
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Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:37 am to GooDat
just walk... you'll be fine.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:37 am to GooDat
Probably not. It'll take a while.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:39 am to GooDat
That will be extremely difficult. The city is a logistical nightmare that day.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:39 am to GooDat
Leaving Mid City is a shite show during Endymion. Last year, we were in traffic for an hour + just to get across canal to get to Carrollton and then took Earhart to get back to Old Metairie
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:40 am to GooDat
It may be possible, if you're able to walk several blocks away from the corner of Canal and Carrollton.
Another option is to use the blue bike rentals and bike to and from downtown to midcity.
Another option is to use the blue bike rentals and bike to and from downtown to midcity.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:41 am to GooDat
Your best bet is to just stay at home
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:41 am to GooDat
Sounds like a nightmare scenario
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:45 am to GooDat
Good luck making it out alive
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:47 am to GooDat
Just walk along the parade route, unless ya'll physically can't.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:48 am to GooDat
Mardi Gras is bike or walk season
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:55 am to GooDat
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We have some friends that will be setting up all day in Mid city on the parade route. We would like to hang out with them during the day
It shouldn't be hard to get there or back if you aren't hanging out for the parade. You may have to walk a few blocks away to get an uber but it shouldn't be too hard.
Also you can always walk the route back.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:57 am to GooDat
That is a huge risk. Because they start to close off streets and Uber drivers that day usually only stay in same are for drop off and pick up. Stay downtown and avoid the stress of trying to get back downtown to change into your formal attire.
Even if you were able to get an Uber, it would cost you. Not worth it.
Even if you were able to get an Uber, it would cost you. Not worth it.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:58 am to GooDat
Member for 20 years, so I can tell you I’ve had spouses and friends hang out on Orleans during the day and leave prior to the parade, to head downtown to our hotel to get dressed, on numerous occasions. I’ve never asked how long it took them or how they got there, I just show up and they’re there. But to answer part of your question, yes, it’s possible. I don’t think the doors open until 630 anyway. You’ll have plenty time if you plan accordingly.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 12:04 pm to GooDat
Tried this last year. Caught the uber but, we only moved a couple of blocks in 20 minutes. Ended up getting out and catching one of the guys riding a 3 wheeler to take us to the ball. Caught one back to the hotel afterwards too.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 12:04 pm to GooDat
Pro-Tip: Hire one of the gentlemen riding 4 wheelers rather than Uber. They don't have to obey traffic laws and always arrive on time.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 12:23 pm to GooDat
Ride share away before the parade is manageable because most drivers are dropping people off at the route and fewer riders are trying to leave. A driver would love to pick someone up after a parade drop-off and bring you downtown.
You most want to avoid a ride that needs to get around the route so if you get to the I-10 side of Canal you should be fine, something like Carrollton and Banks in front of Jesuit or Canal toward the cemeteries are easier to get to and shoot out back to I-10. Banks and either Broad or Norman Francis Parkway and then shoot over I-10 to Earhart to downtown.
You most want to avoid a ride that needs to get around the route so if you get to the I-10 side of Canal you should be fine, something like Carrollton and Banks in front of Jesuit or Canal toward the cemeteries are easier to get to and shoot out back to I-10. Banks and either Broad or Norman Francis Parkway and then shoot over I-10 to Earhart to downtown.
This post was edited on 1/22/24 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 1/27/24 at 10:04 am to GooDat
Buy a cheap bike from thrift store that you can ride the route
When you arrive back downtown, leave it for a bum
When you arrive back downtown, leave it for a bum
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