The Biloxi City Council is considering an ordinance, based on a similar ordinance used in New Orleans, that would protect people riding on floats and marching in parades from throw-backs by spectators.
The Sun Herald reports a first reading of an ordinance came Tuesday without comment. Council President Kenny Glavan later said that he's had a couple of krewes ask for the protection.
The ordinance says people sometimes throw beads and other items back on the floats where participants are occupied, potentially injuring them.
A vote is expected at the next meeting on Dec. 30.
