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Your Band
A second line parade is only as good as the band that plays it. After 8 years and hundreds of parades, our standards of professionalism and musical quality are well-honed and impeccable. You can count on having a reliable and talented group.
To Begin
The essential elements of a second line parade are live music, a city permit to take over the streets, a skilled Coordinator and an on-site Supervisor. An I Love Vieux parade starts with this foundation and fills in the details from devising the best route to determining the number of musicians. From there we can “jazz it up” with a full range of additional features as your heart desires.
Jazz It Up
Handkerchiefs
For your guests to wave, this is the most popular to a parade, True to NOLA tradition. Print something memorable with custom artwork or choose from our stock designs.
Mardi Gras Indians
The Mardi Gras Indian is a deep part of New Orleans’ African-American traditions. In a parade their elaborate hand-beaded costumes and their dancing make for stunning visuals and stirred excitement.
Umbrellas
Custom umbrellas for the bride and groom or guests of honor are also a popular choice.
Performers
Costumed burlesque dancers, stilt walkers, jugglers, hula hoopers, even Darth Vader (we’ve done it) are possible. Next to anyone or anything can be procured to create your dream parade.
Grand Marshal
This is a costumed dancing leader of the band who is expert at rousing the marchers.
Mini Floats
An impressive and regal way to transport the newly hitched couple to their reception or the CEO to the next destination.
Pointers:
⚜️ It is recommended that no less than 20 people march in a parade.
⚜️ The typical parade is 6-7 blocks long.
⚜️ Most parades involve 6 musicians. Extra large groups require additional players.