The Second Line
North Star
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: History, Educational
Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1985
Duration: 00:14:25
Subjects: BLACK HISTORY | MARDI GRAS | PARADES | Second line (parades) | Original Illinois Club | DEBUTANTE BALLS
Contributors:
- Stewart, Genevieve Host
- Neustadter, Marcus Interviewee
- Bynum, Alden Interviewee
- Moorehead, Myron Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series "North Star" from 1985 focuses on Mardi Gras traditions in New Orleans, including the origin of the Second Line at parades and a visit to the rehearsals for the 90th annual debutante ball held by the Original Illinois Club, the first African American Mardi Gras social club. Host: Genevieve Stewart