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April 27th, 2019
A few highlights from the Black Indians of Mardi Gras and Social & Pleasure Clubs at Jazz Fest 2019! Special thanks to our contributing photographers, Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, David Stafford, Charlie Steiner, and more.
Takin' It To The Streets at Jazz Fest 2019

Umbrella on Gentilly at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Queen Bee and have son Honey walk with Golden Sioux at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Queen Bee and have son Honey walk with Golden Sioux at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Queen Bee and have son Honey walk with Golden Sioux at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Honey with Golden Sioux at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Honey with Golden Sioux at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Honey with Golden Sioux at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Big Nine Social Aid & Pleasure Club parade at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Big Nine Social Aid & Pleasure Club parade at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Big Nine Social Aid & Pleasure Club parade at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Big Nine Social Aid & Pleasure Club parade at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Big Nine Social Aid & Pleasure Club parade at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Big Nine Social Aid & Pleasure Club parade at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Big Nine Social Aid & Pleasure Club parade at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.comBig Nine Social Aid & Pleasure Club parade at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Big Nine Social Aid & Pleasure Club parade at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.comt_day2_042619_rhr109

Big Nine Social Aid & Pleasure Club parade with Free Spirit Brass Band at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Single Men SA & PC during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Single Men SA & PC with Action Jackson during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Single Men SA & PC during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Single Men SA & PC during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Nine Times SA & PC during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

High Steppers Brass Band with Divine Ladies, Dumaine St. Gang and Family Ties SA& PC at Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

High Steppers Brass Band with Divine Ladies, Dumaine St. Gang and Family Ties SA& PC at Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Young Guardian s of the Flame at the Kids Tent during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Young Guardian s of the Flame at the Kids Tent during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Young Guardian s of the Flame at the Kids Tent during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Brian Harrison with Young Guardian s of the Flame at the Kids Tent during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Young Guardian s of the Flame at the Kids Tent during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Young Guardian s of the Flame at the Kids Tent during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Young Guardian s of the Flame at the Kids Tent during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Young Guardian s of the Flame at the Kids Tent during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Young Guardian s of the Flame at the Kids Tent during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Cheyenne Mardi Gras Indians at Jazz Fest day 5 on May 2, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Cherice Harrison Nelson and her students at Jazz Fest day 5 on May 2, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Chosen Ones Brass Band with VIP Ladies and Original Four SA & PC at Jazz Fest day 5 on May 2, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Chosen Ones Brass Band with VIP Ladies and Original Four SA & PC at Jazz Fest day 5 on May 2, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Chosen Ones Brass Band with VIP Ladies and Original Four SA & PC at Jazz Fest day 5 on May 2, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Chosen Ones Brass Band with VIP Ladies and Original Four SA & PC at Jazz Fest day 5 on May 2, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Chosen Ones Brass Band with VIP Ladies and Original Four SA & PC at Jazz Fest day 5 on May 2, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Chosen Ones Brass Band with VIP Ladies and Original Four SA & PC at Jazz Fest day 5 on May 2, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Chosen Ones Brass Band with VIP Ladies and Original Four SA & PC Jazz Fest day 5 on May 2, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Chosen Ones Brass Band with VIP Ladies and Original Four SA & PC at Jazz Fest day 5 on May 2, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jazz Funeral for Henry Butler featuring Jackson Square Allstar Brass Band with Men of Class and Original Big 7 SA & PC at Jazz Fest 2019. Photo by Louis Crispino.

Jazz Funeral for Henry Butler featuring Jackson Square Allstar Brass Band with Men of Class and Original Big 7 SA & PC at Jazz Fest 2019. Photo by Louis Crispino.

Jazz Funeral for Henry Butler featuring Jackson Square Allstar Brass Band with Men of Class and Original Big 7 SA & PC at Jazz Fest 2019. Photo by Louis Crispino.

Flag Queen Kelly with the Creole Osceolas at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Wild Tchoupitoulas at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Selfie with The Wild Tchoupitoulas at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Gang Flag Zee and Flag Queen Kelly with Creole Osceolas Black Indians of Mardi Gras at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Wild Tchoupitoulas Black Indians of Mardi Gras at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Baby Doll Kit / Baby Dolls at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Flag Boy Giz with The Wild Tchoupitoulas Black Indians of Mardi Gras at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Flag Boy Giz with The Wild Tchoupitoulas Black Indians of Mardi Gras at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Flag Boy Giz with The Wild Tchoupitoulas Black Indians of Mardi Gras at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Wild Tchoupitoulas Black Indian of Mardi Gras and Baby Doll Kit at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Big Chief Kevin Goodman & the Flaming Arrows Black Indians of Mardi Gras at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Big Chief Kevin Goodman & the Flaming Arrows Black Indians of Mardi Gras at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Big Chief Kevin Goodman & the Flaming Arrows Black Indians of Mardi Gras at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Big Chief Kevin Goodman & the Flaming Arrows Black Indians of Mardi Gras at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Spy Boy Horace with Creole Wild West at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Ladies of Unity and Original Big 7 at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jazz Funeral for Henry Butler featuring Jackson Square Allstar Brass Band with Men of Class and Original Big 7 SA & PC at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.comJazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsb

Jazz Funeral for Henry Butler featuring Jackson Square Allstar Brass Band with Men of Class and Original Big 7 SA & PC at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.comJazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsb

Jazz Funeral for Henry Butler featuring Jackson Square Allstar Brass Band with Men of Class and Original Big 7 SA & PC at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.comJazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsb

Jazz Funeral for Henry Butler featuring Jackson Square Allstar Brass Band with Men of Class and Original Big 7 SA & PC at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.comJazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsb

Jazz Funeral for Henry Butler featuring Jackson Square Allstar Brass Band with Men of Class and Original Big 7 SA & PC at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.comJazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsb

Jazz Funeral for Henry Butler featuring Jackson Square Allstar Brass Band with Men of Class and Original Big 7 SA & PC at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.comJazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsb

Wild Tchoupitoulas Baby Dolls at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 3, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Lady Buckjumpers and Princes of Wales at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Lady Buckjumpers and Princes of Wales at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Lady Buckjumpers and Princes of Wales at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Lady Buckjumpers and Princes of Wales at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Lady Buckjumpers and Princes of Wales at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Lady Buckjumpers and Princes of Wales at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Lady Buckjumpers and Princes of Wales at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Lady Buckjumpers and Princes of Wales at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Trail Chief Eric with Monogram Hunters at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Monogram Hunters at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.comMonogram Hunters at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Hard Head Hunters at the Jazz and Heritage Stage during Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Hard Head Hunters at the Jazz and Heritage Stage during Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Hard Head Hunters at the Jazz and Heritage Stage during Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Ole & Nu Style Fellas SA & PC at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Ole & Nu Style Fellas SA & PC at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Ole & Nu Style Fellas SA & PC at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Alvin Coco plays with Da Knockaz Brass Band at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Alvin Coco plays with Da Knockaz Brass Band at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Ole & Nu Style Fellas SA & PC at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.comOle & Nu Style Fellas SA & PC at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Ole & Nu Style Fellas SA & PC at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Ole & Nu Style Fellas SA & PC at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Golden Eagles perform at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Golden Eagles perform at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Golden Eagles perform at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Golden Eagles perform at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Golden Eagles perform at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Golden Eagles perform at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Mossman with Mohawk Hunters at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Mossman with Mohawk Hunters at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Baby Doll Kit and Black Hatchet Queen at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Baby Doll Kit and Black Hatchet Queen at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Big Chief Tyrone Casby with Mohawk Hunters at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Big Chief Tyrone Casby with Mohawk Hunters at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Big Chief Tyrone Casby with Mohawk Hunters at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Getting a picture of Mohawk Hunters at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Spy Boy Dow with Mohawk Hunters at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Mossman Tyrone Casby - Mohawk Hunters at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Mossman Tyrone Casby - Mohawk Hunters at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Mossman Tyrone Casby - Mohawk Hunters at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
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