New Orleans council meeting discussing Mardi Gras incidents

New Orleans council meeting discussing Mardi Gras incidents

The New Orleans City Council is addressing several controversial incidents from the recent Carnival season, including aggressive bead throwing and a racially insensitive image.

New Orleans City Council talks Mardi Gras Krewe incidents, fines given

Aggressive throws, political statements and illegal items were all on the agenda as the governmental affairs committee examined incidents involving the krewes of Carrollton, Thoth, Tucks, Freret, Z…

'Racist, plain and simple’: Heated New Orleans council meeting over Krewe of Tucks incident

Council is working on a banned rider registry after Krewe of Tucks riders dangled Black dolls by the neck using beads, among other incidents this Carnival season.

New Orleans council meeting gets heated over Mardi Gras parade violations, hanged dolls

New Orleans City Council members on Monday grilled Mardi Gras parading groups over several incidents that darkened this year’s celebration, including throws of dolls with beads around their necks, throws that advertised a business and a throw that injured a…

City leaders explore Mardi Gras registry for banned riders