February 17, 2015, 5:30PM

A string of potentially offensive floats in the Krewe of Druids parade last week provoked outrage on Twitter, but the racist and sexist overtones in question were downright subtle compared to the Comic Cowboys Mardi Gras parade in Mobile Tuesday (Feb. 17). The all male, historically all white, parading group -- motto: "Without Malice" -- is known for gleefully running past the limits... Full story »

February 26, 2014, 10:46PM

The Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:46PM

The Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:46PM

The Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:46PM

The Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:46PM

The Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:46PM

The Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:46PM

The Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:46PM

The Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:46PM

The Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:46PM

All hands were in the air as the Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:46PM

The Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:44PM

The Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:43PM

The Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:43PM

as the Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:43PM

Alexandra Scott and Julia Skop cut a rug as the Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:43PM

The Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:43PM

The Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 26, 2014, 10:43PM

The Mystic Krewe of Druids roll through Uptown New Orleans on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The 20-float procession featured throws that included doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.(Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)