The 17th annual Family Ties Social Aid & Pleasure Club second line parade took place on Sunday. Presided over by Queen Raquis Evans, the club paraded through the 7th Ward to the delight of participants and onlookers.
Family Ties Second Line Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Family Ties Second Line Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Family Ties Second Line Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Family Ties Second Line Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Family Ties Second Line Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Family Ties Second Line Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Family Ties Second Line Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Family Ties Second Line Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Family Ties Second Line Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
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