The strutting revelers who fall in behind are referred to as the second line. The leaders of the parade carry decorated umbrellas, while the other participants shake handkerchiefs while they dance.

Exuberant dancing in the streets and sidewalks is part of the second line experience. The second line is a tradition in parades organized by Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs (SAPCs) with brass band parades …

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Takin' It to the Streets ® is WWOZ's multi-platform program celebrating New Orleans' social aid & pleasure clubs, second lines, Black Masking Indians, Baby Dolls, and brass band traditions.

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Sep 4, 2025 · The "second line" are simply the folks who follow behind. In jazz funerals, the first line typically includes the hearse and family members, while in weddings, it's the bride, groom, and their …

Feb 10, 2025 · This post provides an overview of what second lines are in New Orleans. You can learn the history, how to find second lines, and how to join in.

The people who are part of the hosting organization are the “first line” of the parade (at a jazz funeral, this would be family members of the deceased, the hearse and the band) while those who follow it …

Feb 24, 2021 · After Louisiana passed a new constitution abolishing slavery, Black organizations paraded in an Emancipation Jubilee on June 11, 1864. This program shows the route and order of …

Second lines return to New Orleans; dancers and performers resume Sunday tradition Sunday marked the city's first permitted second line since before the COVID-19 pandemic.