New rules to crack down on Mardi Gras misbehavior are being proposed at the New Orleans City Council, with $1,000 criminal ...

NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana lawmaker is proposing a new law aimed at improving safety during Mardi Gras and other parades after several recent incidents involving aggressive bead throwing from floats.

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FOOTBALL UPTOWN AT TULANE. JENA. ALL RIGHT, WELL, LOTS OF MOVES THERE. A CARNIVAL SEASON RIDDLED WITH CONTROVERSY HAS REACHED A BREAKING POINT. SEVERAL CREWS WERE CALLED BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL TODAY, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Louisiana lawmaker is proposing a new law aimed at improving safety during Mardi Gras and other parades after several recent ...

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