Young Audiences Charter School at Crocker to Celebrate Black History Month with Parade on February 20

Parade to Feature Traditional Attire, Second Lines, Mardi Gras Indians, and Marching Bands

WHAT:Young Audiences Charter School at Lawrence D. Crocker will host a vibrant Black History Month Parade to honor African and African American heritage. The parade will showcase performances by Second Line organizations, Mardi Gras Indian tribes, and student and staff Social Clubs. The Crocker band, along with other local marching groups, will also be featured in the celebration.

Students will dress in traditional African attire, with each grade representing a different African country or Black cultural traditions rooted in New Orleans.

WHEN:
Thursday, February 20 | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

WHERE:
Young Audiences Charter School (YACS) at Lawrence D. Crocker
2301 Marengo St., New Orleans, LA

The parade will begin at the school and travel around the four-block perimeter, covering Lasalle, Marengo, General Taylor, and S. Liberty Streets.