NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans City Council has voted to officially ban the public release of Mylar balloons in the city. The vote was made at a council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21. These New Orleans restaurants are open on Thanksgiving in 2024 Mylar balloons have previously caused power outages across the city after hitting electrical lines. In August, a Mylar balloon cut power at a Carrollton water plant, leading to a boil water advisory for the entire East Bank of New Orleans and Algiers Point. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts 2025 U.S. Gymnastics Championships to be held in New Orleans New Orleans City Council votes to ban release of Mylar balloons Another chilly night on the way Trump picks Pam Bondi for next attorney general TSA anticipates record Thanksgiving travel