Saints game day from the Northshore: get there, tailgate, get home

There's nothing like a Sunday in the Caesars Superdome. The part nobody loves is everything around it: leaving early enough to find parking, paying event rates for a spot blocks away, and then sitting in post-game traffic before a 24-mile drive home across the lake. Here's how Northshore fans make game day about the game.

The game-day traffic picture

On home game days, downtown fills up hours before kickoff. Streets around the Superdome and Smoothie King Center close or turn into one-way flows, garages near the Dome sell out, and I-10 backs up at the downtown exits. After the final whistle, a sold-out Dome tries to leave at once. From the Northshore, that can turn an hour's drive into two.

Why fans book a ride instead

• No parking hunt. Your driver drops you as close to the Dome as traffic control allows.
• No designated driver. Everyone in the group gets to enjoy the day.
• One meeting spot after the game. We set a pickup point away from the worst of the crowd and text you when we're there.
• Straight home. Mandeville, Covington, Madisonville, Slidell, Hammond, door to door.

Planning your day

1. Book early. Big games, division rivals and playoff games fill up fast.
2. Pick your drop-off time. Tailgating? Plan to arrive two to three hours before kickoff. Just the game? About an hour before.
3. Agree on a pickup spot. We'll suggest one when you book. Walking a few blocks out of the crowd saves a lot of waiting.
4. Text when you're heading out. About 15 minutes before you're ready, so your driver can get into position.

Groups and tailgates

Got a crew? Group rides keep everyone together and split easily. Let us know your headcount and we'll send the right vehicle. The same goes for Pelicans games at the Smoothie King Center, concerts at the Dome, and the Sugar Bowl on New Year's.

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