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Henry York Memorial Second Line

Henry York Memorial Second Line

Henry York is dead. The well-known New Orleans photographer died in mid-July at the age of 73. Mr Henry was at all the second lines, baby doll parties and Black Masking Indian gatherings.

Henry’s Homegoing Memorial Celebration Service will be held tomorrow Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 11am at Greater Mount Carmel B.C., 3721 No. Claiborne Avenue, NOLA 70117. Visitation will begin at 9:00am. Second line to follow.

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Field Report: 2023 Satchmo Summerfest Second Line Parade

2023 Satchmo Summerfest Second Line Parade

While the official second line season does not kick off for a few more weeks the annual Satchmo Summerfest street parade has served as a de facto start for right at 20 years. Several hundred people milled about impatiently outside St Augustine Church as the 11:15 am start time came and passed. Continue reading →