Thoth Parade Captain Penny Larson, contacted Monday, said he hadn't seen the post but would investigate. The krewe has policies that prohibit riders from throwing any items that are sexual, politically oriented or offensive, he said. But with 2,400 members, it's nearly impossible to prevent on the front end.

Two members have been removed from the all-male Krewe of Thoth for throwing beads emblazoned with Confederate flags, the club's leaders said Monday, six years after removing another member for a similar incident.

The Krewe of Argus will not roll on Mardi Gras Day as planned, with officials citing weather concerns as the reason for the cancellation. Argus was scheduled to parade at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Metairie,