Field Report: 2023 Young Men Olympian Second Line Parade

2023 Young Men Olympian Second Line Parade

Young Men Olympians are the only second line crew accorded the honor of having two separate parades each season. As they should. The old-school benevolent association was founded in 1884. We rolled from our home in the 9th Ward to Central City for the gentlemen’s parade earlier today. This is what we saw:
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Field Report: 2023 Valley Of Silent Men Social Aid and Pleasure Club Second Line

2023 Valley Of Silent Men Social Aid and Pleasure Club Second Line


A record shattering day of New Orleans heat did not delay the official kickoff of Second Line Season in New Orleans. The Valley Of Silent Men Social Aid and Pleasure Club stomped through the streets of Central City earlier today. Here is what we saw: Continue reading

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