Second Lining in the Lower 9th

In honor of Katrina V, we went to the Second Line Parade in the Lower 9th on Sunday. I am really glad we went out and participated in this event.

Welcome.

What remains in some places.

What has been rebuilt in other places. This is one of Brad Pitt's Make It Right homes. Very pretty, Brad!

Lining up for the parade.

Love her umbrella!

The tuba. Seriously, an under-appreciated instrument. Bom Bom Bom Bom

Sno-Balls and Indians. I can't think of a better combination.

Baby Indian!

Here we go!

Even the puppies came out to Second Line!

The Original Big Nine.

Love the Sons of Jazz!

A group of "crazy" protesters! Get 'em ladies!

We made it down to the end of the street and stopped. A gentleman climbed the ladder next to this tree and announced this was where his daughter and granddaughter died five years ago. You could have heard a pin drop.

Even the doggy was paying his respects.

Sunday was a quiet day. Like I said before, I'm glad we made it down for that parade. It felt good to be a part of that experience. Afterward, we honored the day by sharing a meal with our fabulous friends in the city and drinking hurricanes.

Hurricanes aren't anything to mess with.