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During the "second line season", lasting most of the year with breaks for holidays (including Mardi Gras) and the hottest part of summer, there are second line parades most Sundays. [6] Longer parades often make stops, commonly at bars, where refreshments have been arranged for members and those following the parade for fun can purchase something. What is a second line? There are two parts to a second line. The first line is made up of the grand marshal or parade leader, the band, and whoever is being honored. In a jazz funeral, the family and the hearse are part of the first line. In a wedding, the bride, groom and wedding party take a position up front. Historical Context of Second Line Parades. The origins of Second Line Parades can be traced back to the African and Creole cultural influences that shaped New Orleans. In the late 19th century, African American benevolent societies and social aid and pleasure clubs began organizing parades to honor their members and provide a sense of community. Second line parades are the descendants of the city’s famous jazz funerals and, apart from a casket, mourners and a cemetery visit, they carry many of the same traditions with them as they march down the streets. There are dozens of different second line parades put on throughout the year, usually on Sunday afternoons, and held in the French Second Line Stroll. March 4 at 1 p.m. Downtown Lake Charles. Motor Gras Parade. March 4 at 3 p.m. Downtown Lake Charles. Jeeps on Parade. March 4 at 1 p.m. Downtown Lake Charles. Mardi Gras Southwest Krewe of Krewes Parade. March 4 at 5 p.m. Downtown Lake Charles. Evangeline Parish parade Following the program, a parade commenced, in four divisions, filled with the ranks of these loyal societies of Black New Orleanians. They marched up and down the streets of the city with the United States military, together reclaiming the South’s largest and richest metropolis, a place which was thrown into secession by its ruling white elite only a few years prior, and where only weeks The Mystic Theatre will host a Mardi Gras Mambofest live music from California Blue Runners and Rhythmtown-Jive, dancing, a second line band, parade and more on Tuesday, March 4, in Petaluma Whether, leading the second line parade or announcing the Bride and Groom at the reception – the Mardi Gras Indians are a show stopper. Step 6: Purchase parasols and handkerchiefs. No second line is complete without parasols for the couple and handkerchiefs for the guests. We've got the second line parade schedule for 2024-25! New Orleans is less than two weeks away from the first second line parade of the season when Valley of Silent Men kick it off on Sunday, August 25! Zulu Crewe Performing in Mardi Gras Parade How to prepare for a second line . Remember the following tips before you join a second line: Build that cardio – dancing and moving through the streets of the city can easily wear you out. Bring water, as the city is still plenty hot in most of spring and fall. The Second Liners Mardi Gras club's parade started as a vision of the club's founder, Bettye Pollard. Being a krewe member of Zulu in New Orleans, LA for many years, Bettye cherished the fun and excitement of Mardi Gras celebrations. While watching the evening news, there was a neighborhood parade being televised. The Mardi Gras mambo, mambo, mambo Party Gras mambo, mambo, mambo Mardi Gras mambo, ooh Down in New Orleans Jock-A-Mo—Sugar Boy Crawford and the Cane Cutters Recorded by James “Sugar Boy” Crawford in 1954, Jock-A-Mo was a pop hit. The parade starts at 12:00 pm and we'll walk and dance down Third Street together, making six stops before ending at the Gumbo Social after party where a special Mardi Gras-themed menu will be available to order! The Gumbo Band second-line brass band will lead the way with festive, Mardi Gras music! The Atlanta Crawdaddies Band plays a wide variety of music including NOLA Funk, jazz, blues and zydeco. We perform at Mardi Gras Celebrations, Weddings, Corporate Events, Second Line Parades, Themed Parties and more all over the Southeast! The Atlanta Crawdaddies is a subsidiary of Atlanta Event Music, LLC located just outside the Atlanta Mardi Gras Band in Bradenton, Florida is a premier Zydeco Band, Brass Band and Second line Brass Band for corporate events, wedding parades, second line convention entertainment, Mardi Gras theme events and trade show entertainment. Whether you’re a gearhead or just love the festive spirit of Mardi Gras, this parade is a must-see! Click for Event Forecast. Second Line Stroll - Come feel the pulse of Mardi Gras at the 2025 Second Line Stroll happening Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM , where purple, green, and gold fill the streets and the air buzzes with festive music Get out your handkerchiefs and join Tupelo and North Star for their 13th Annual Mardi Gras 2nd Line March! The fun starts at North Star at 1:30pm, where your $20 ticket gets you drink specials Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana is a family-friendly festival and even has an entire day devoted to kids. Children’s Day, a free event, combines Mardi Gras fun with culture, music and learning. Mardi Gras Children’s Parade - The 2025 Mardi Gras Children’s Parade at 3:30 p.m. is a family-friendly highlight of the Mardi Gras season! As Asheville Mardi Gras will host its 18th annual parade on March 2 in downtown Asheville. The parade will begin at 3:05 p.m. at the corner of Short Coxe and Coxe Avenues. This year's parade theme is Mardi Gras-style beaded necklaces, once associated exclusively with seasonal pre-Lenten celebrations along the Gulf Coast, are now a bona fide national phenomenon. From football games and theme parties to corporate events and even wedding receptions, from parades and festivals to just about any locale where the Spring Break crowd gathers, the
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