In light of a tragedy at this summer’s Toronto gay pride event, Divers/Cité organizers are hoping Montreal revellers take special precautions this year. The Toronto resident, in his 50s, collapsed on a very hot day in a beer tent after the parade ended—both the heat and his alcohol consumption were blamed for his death.

People collapsing in a mid-summer heat wave isn’t so rare, so here are some tips for people as they head to the crazy fun of the parade:

• Carry water with you and stay hydrated. This is crucial, as you can lose track of how parched you’ve become during the fun of the parade.
• Try to avoid going too crazy the night before. As much as we all want to party, showing up hungover to the parade can be dangerous. You’ll already be seriously dehydrated, only made worse when the sun hits you.
• Pack the sunscreen. This one should be obvious: getting a burn is part of sunstroke, and sunscreen can help you avoid skin damage.
  Wear headgear. A hat or scarf can help to avoid heatstroke.
  Drug safely and sensibly. No matter what we say, people are going to do various substances at gay pride. Do so with caution and don’t overdo it. Make sure your buddies know what you’ve been up to in case you get into trouble.
• A headache, nausea, dizziness or weakness, unusually pale or flushed clammy skin could mean you’re well on your way to heat exhaustion. Should any of these tell-tale signs occur, head indoors or find a shady place to sit, loosen your clothing, dampen a scarf or shirt with cool water and pat yourself down and, of course, keep on drinking the cool, clean H20.