Here we go again.

It’s time for Mardi Gras, that time of year where all our cares seem to just vanish- Poof! Gone! -for a few blissfully fun days.

But hold on there, buddy. There are a few things to remember to ensure that your Mardi Gras holiday is blissfully enjoyable.

Do not comb the streets in search of stranded beads. Zig-zagging across a post-parade St. Charles Avenue not only looks peculiar in the creepy-tourist sense, it may also draw the attention of eccentrics looking for more than just a discarded throw.

Though nothing says Mardi Gras like purple toes, wear closed-toe shoes to avoid police-horse hooves from smashing your feet.

If you are a girl and plan to urinate in public, wear a skirt or dress. If you’re a guy, just make sure the cops don’t see you.

Keep in mind this is the only time of the year when a horse is considered just as important as a police officer. Punching or kicking police horses will render pretty serious consequences.

Don’t fight old women for throws. It’s just not worth it.

Mardi Gras is no high school football game or any other see-and-be-seen event-stop walking around, and enjoy the parade.

If you see someone about to throw a bag of beads, duck.

Bacchus Grand Marshall Drew Brees probably won’t think it’s funny if you throw footballs at him. So don’t.

When loud marching band parents scream “GET BACK,” they mean it. Get out of the way.

Believe it or not, people used to wear costumes on Mardi Gras. So put away your North Face jacket and Ugg boots this year and try a costume instead.

As for baton twirlers, watch out-they’re good.

Don’t try to intercept a throw that is clearly designated for a particular person. If someone on a float is making eye contact with someone while holding a bag of beads, it’s probably not for you.

Nothing you catch should ever go in your mouth. Ever. This means giant toothbrushes, pacifiers or plastic cigars.

If you catch any sort of lingerie, don’t wear it outside your clothes. It looks ridiculous.

By all means, dress up your dog if you have one, because that’s just cute.

As long as you don’t park in front of a fire hydrant or a driveway, you’re good to go. You may be a bit far from Napoleon and St. Charles, butyou just gotta learn to walk it out.