The French Quarter Business Association has spearheaded a new cultural experience with the kick-off of the French Quarter Brass Band Series 2007.

Every Friday through September 21st , a free Brass Band parade will start at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, parade over 20 blocks of the French Quarter, pick up second liners and end at the steps of the Louisiana Supreme Court Building to play a Brass Band concert.

The musical lineup:
 · August 17th Soul Rebels Brass Band
 · August 24th Storyville Stompers
 · August 31st Pin Stripe Brass Band
 · September 7th Treme Brass Band
 · September 14th Bone Tone Brass Band
 · September 21st Algiers Brass Band 

The parade starts at 5: 30 in the 700 block of Orleans Street and strolls through more than 20 blocks of the French Quarter. At 6:15 the Brass Band will play on the steps of the Louisiana Supreme Court Building. Beer, wine and light refreshments will be available to purchase. All locals and visitors are invited to come to the French Quarter and make this free Brass Band experience a new Friday night tradition.

Photo credit: Jo Anna Jackson

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