Marching Cultures

Marching represents the community. When you form a parade route, you’re bringing people through the cracks & crevices of your neighborhood to give everybody an opportunity to be part of it.

New Orleans’ rich cultural heritage proves a fertile ground for a wide range of marching cultures. From the oldest Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, and elusive Baby Dolls, to the prominent and mysterious Mardi Gras Indians and Skull & Bone Gangs, we have just about a year round reason to celebrate. Brass bands in full swing and swirling, looping, jumping and more…