Early morning on Mardis Gras Day before the parades members of the Congo Nation Indian Tribe met at St. Augstine’s Church in the Treme to prepare for their day.
Below: Footage from St. Joseph’s Night 2006 – March 19
Other than Mardi Gras, Marxh 19 is the best time of the year to catch sight of the elusive Tribes of New Orleans. This last video, posted by MojoTooth.com, highlights the official harrassment Indians and Second Line parades face.
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Charlie Parker