Second line parade

Dive deep into New Orleans' second line history with New Orleans & Company to gain perspective on what makes this honored tradition so special.

One of New Orleans’ most beloved traditions is the second line! Can you tell the difference between a good one and a not so good one?

Second Line..Upper 9th Ward

In New Orleans, we celebrate nearly every occasion with a second-line parade, some publicly — business openings, Carnival balls, the 200th anniversary of the Treme neighborhood — and some privately,

Second line parades in New Orleans are the descendants of the city’s famous jazz funerals, in all their thumping, syncopated, and feet-moving glory.

When you choose New Orleans for your destination wedding, you know it's going to be an outrageous party! Jessie and Phill's wedding at Race & Religious was no exception. They started their day with an intimate ceremony in the Pharmacy Museum then danced their way through the streets in an epic second line led by Kinfolk Brass Band to one of

Brass Band - Obviously, you can’t have a second line without a band! Full of zest, high energy and the signature New Orleans rhythm, the brass band plays a quintessential part in getting the party started. (Photo: Skip Bolen/EPA/Landov) - Are you ready to second line strut?

Dancing in the Street - By now we’re sure you’ve read, seen or heard about Solange’s wedding weekend extravaganza. In true New Orlean’s fashion, one of the most talked about highlights from the celebration was the second line parade, a traditional event full of significant value in New Orleans culture. In case you need a brief history lesson about the ins and outs behind the parade, here are eight things we think you should know about second linin’. By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: Josh…

The past few seasons we’ve been lucky enough to travel to some pretty stunning locations, but in late 2021 we got to go to a city that might just take the cake, New Orleans. We traveled down south for a couple of the dreamiest days we’ve ever witnessed and dang are we smitten with it all. The Big E