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ABOUT THE MARCH
We March and Second Line On.
When Hurricane Katrina hit the gulf coast 20 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 and demand justice and a just future.
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Join us in New Orleans on August 29th
This will be the largest celebration of NOLA culture and hope for a better New Orleans that commemorates Hurricane Katrina. RSVP today.
SPREAD THE WORD
Share your Hurricane Katrina Story
As we approach the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we invite you to share your personal story. Whether you were directly impacted, volunteered in the aftermath, or have reflections on the storm’s legacy, your voice matters. Your story will contribute to a powerful collective memory—honoring lives lost, highlighting resilience, and inspiring continued advocacy for equity and justice in disaster recovery.
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Host a Moment of Silence
Our goal is to have our family and community in New Orleans gather together, with the entire country joining us to echo our demands for justice. On Friday, August 29th, host a Moment of Silence to honor the lives lost, uplift survivors, and reflect on the ongoing journey of rebuilding and justice.
THE ROUTE
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 20-year anniversary.
MEET US THERE
Meet us at the levees for the healing ceremony.
Lower 9th Ward
North Gálvez St. & Jourdan Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
10:20am: National Moment of Silence
11:00am: Healing Ceremony
12:00pm: March and Second Line
Meet us at Hunter’s Field for the rally.
Hunter’s Field
N Claiborne Ave. & St Bernard Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70116
3:00pm: Rally and Fellowship
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Together, we honor the past and advocate for future generations of justice and prosperity.
Contact Us
For March and Second Line Information
New Orleans Katrina Commemoration Inc.
1840 N. Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504.342.6977
For Media Inquiries
Hip Hop Caucus
media@hiphopcaucus.org
202.502.5882