Krewe of Tucks officials have kicked out two members who used beads to hang Black dolls from the side of a float during Saturday's parade.
In a statement issued Monday, Tucks leaders say they could hand down more disciplinary action following the krewe's investigation into the incident.
"Given the history of racism in the country, state, city, and Mardi Gras itself, we know that the image of beads tied around the neck of a Black doll is evocative of painful history," the statement said. "We also recognize that racism is not a thing of the past but continues to plague our community and our country. It is very important that any racist gesture or sentiment be addressed swiftly."
Krewe leaders said it's typical for float riders to tie beads around an object to get it to its intended recipient, but they said they are looking to uncover any practices that "might facilitate ill-intentioned actions outside the mission of any given krewe, and thus avoid future hurt."
Krewe officials also said they are working to set meetings with Mayor Helena Moreno and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill to discuss the issue.