• 16th Annual Katrina March and Second Line
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18th anniversary of Hurricane

Katrina

18th Annual Katrina March and Second Line

August 27th, 2023
11:00 AM CST
North Gálvez St & Jourdan Ave
New Orleans

August 27th, 2023
11:00 AM CST
North Gálvez St & Jourdan Ave
New Orleans

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Celebrate our Resiliency. Demand Justice.

August 29th is the 18-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. We remember, we continue to demand justice, and will continue to demand justice until it is achieved.

18 Years of Commemoration and Advocacy

When Hurricane Katrina hit the gulf coast 18 years ago, Black people and poor people were left to die in the richest country in the world. Each year on the anniversary we commemorate our loved ones we lost, celebrate our resiliency, and demand justice and a just future.

Annual Katrina March and Second Line

Each and every year since Hurricane Katrina, we have marked the anniversary by organizing a community led commemoration. Annually, we start the morning in the Lower 9th Ward where the levees broke, with a healing ceremony and a reading of the names of those who died. We then march through the streets until a brass band joins us at our half-way point to lead us the rest of the way in the New Orleans’ Second Line tradition. We end at Hunter’s Field where we hold a rally with speakers and performers. Join us this year for the 18 year anniversary.

Program

Sunday, August 27, 2023

11:00 AM CST

Healing Ceremony: Lower 9th Ward @ North Gálvez St. & Jourdan Ave.

Against the backdrop of where the levees broke in the lower 9th Ward, we hold a healing ceremony. Community members gather for a multi-faith prayer and a reading of the names of those who died during Hurricane Katrina.

11:30 AM CST

When the healing ceremony concludes we start the march in a solemn spirt. As the march grows in numbers, spirits are lifted. Half-way through the march a brass band joins and we transition from somber to celebratory remembrance and commemoration in true New Orleans fashion. We secondline the rest of the march to Hunter’s Field.

12:30 PM-4:30 PM CST

Directions

Healing Ceremony

Lower 9th Ward

North Gálvez St. & Jourdan Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117

Rally

Hunter’s Field

N Claiborne Ave. & St Bernard Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70116

The Route

COVID-19 Safety Recommendations

Read our Recommendations

Organizers

Partners

For Media Inquiries
Hip Hop Caucus
202.502.5882
 
For March and Second Line Information
New Orleans Katrina Commemoration Foundation
1840 N. Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504.342.6977
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COVID-19 Safety Recommendations

We are still in the midst of a viral pandemic and a Delta Variant that is transmitted through close contact. We encourage you to make the personal decision to participate in the Katrina March & Second Line activities taking into account risks to you and your close contacts if you were to develop COVID-19. 

We recognize, however, that the importance of commemorating the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and pursuing social justice and equity is to be balanced with concerns about COVID-19. We support those who choose to participate while making the effort to keep our communities protected from COVID-19.

These guidelines are not intended to discourage anyone from participating in the Katrina March & Second Line, but are instead to guide participation in a safe manner to the extent possible.

First, getting vaccinated and wearing a mask are the best ways to protect yourself from COVID-19. Find a vaccination center near you to get started.

If you are symptomatic or have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19

Do not participate if you feel ill, have active respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, fever (or other symptoms of COVID-19), or have recently been exposed to a close contact with documented COVID-19. We are livestreaming the full day from Katrina16.com, and invite you to participate online.

If you are asymptomatic and plan on joining the march and rally

Wear a mask or facial covering that fully covers your nose and mouth.

Strongly consider wearing or having ready access to goggles or eye protection for added protection (avoid wearing contacts).

Bring hand sanitizer and use frequently.

Avoid sharing drinks, carrying other’s signs or touching objects that others have touched.

Attempt to limit your group size and maintain 6 feet of physical distance whenever possible during the activity.

Try to avoid crowded activities that involve shouting or singing in close proximity to others and avoid those who are not wearing masks or face coverings if possible. Bring your own water, food or other personal items.

After Participating

Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days after this activity. If you develop even mild symptoms consistent with COVID-19, do not go to work, self-isolate and call your doctor to get tested for COVID-19.

If others who participated in the March & Second Line, such as household members, close contacts or those who you had close contact with for more than 15 minutes in an enclosed space (e.g., a car) are diagnosed with COVID-19, follow recommendations for self-isolation and get tested for COVID-19.