Avenues Recovery Center announced the return of their Sober Safe Spots event at Mardi Gras parades, open from February 10 through 21. For Uptown parades, the spot will be located at the corner of Napolean and St. Charles. For Jefferson Parish parades in Metairie, the spot will be located at the corner of Causeway and Veterans.

Specially made T-shirts and other swag will be available. A white flag with the Sober Safe Spot logo will fly at each neutral ground corner.

Last year’s inaugural spots drew hundreds of revelers committed to the recovery community to the specially marked-off locations along parade routes. The safe spots provide people in active recovery and their loved ones a space to celebrate Mardi Gras in a sober and safe environment. Avenues Recovery alumni will man the spots.

“One of the most beautiful parts of Sober Safe Spot is that it was conceived and is coordinated by our alumni,” said Ashley Duncan, Alumni and Intake Coordinator at Avenues Recovery of Louisiana, “They have gained so much from their own recovery journeys and are determined to give back… There are no requirements to joining Sober Safe Spot other than staying sober and having fun.”

The program is in partnership with the Mayor’s office.

“We are excited to once again partner with Avenues Recovery for this important and necessary addition to our ongoing Mardi Gras safety operations,” said Mayor LaToya Cantrell.

More details and information can be found on Avenues Recovery’s website.