A FAN-BASED INITIATIVE COMING TOGETHER FOR THE GREATER GOOD
Katrina 20th Anniversary Commemorative Event
When the Krewe of Black & Gold was created in 2019, the goal was to celebrate New Orleans’ favorite football team while also celebrating the city’s culture, traditions and culture bearers. In 2024, the Krewe presented the Spirit of Louisiana Jazz Funeral and Second Line in memory of those who passed during the pandemic when funerals were restricted, providing much-needed catharsis and closure for the loved ones who mourned their passing.
In 2025, The Krewe of Black & Gold will present The Spirit of Louisiana Second Line and concert in Olde Towne Slidell, in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and how far we have come in our recovery after what then seemed like insurmountable catastrophe.
The Spirit of Louisiana Second Line will honor the many selfless individuals who have been part of the recovery and rebuilding. This includes city, parish, state and national government employees, elected officials, law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, utility linemen, waste management teams, faith-based and community service organizations and volunteers, plus the media that worked around the clock to keep us informed. It’s an opportunity for the public to come out and show gratitude for these individuals’ and organizations’ service.
The second line is free and open to the public, and the community is welcome to join in the procession or cheer from the sidelines for the honorees.
Following the procession, a concert will be held in the Slidell Municipal Auditorium, which was the last of the municipal structures to be rebuilt following the original auditorium’s post-Katrina demolition. The concert lineup will be announced soon, and the event will be free and open to the public, with free tickets to be offered via an online ticketing service prior to the event.
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Saturday, August 30, 2025, 4 pm
Olde Towne Slidell
Free Admission
2025 event planning currently underway. Additional details coming soon!
Optional: Founding Memberships available. Only $25/VIP $50.
While viewing and participating in this event will be free and open to the public, the Krewe of Black & Gold is offering Founding Memberships, making it possible for individuals to support the efforts to bring this event to New Orleans. Founding Memberships include an opportunity to offer a special online dedication to loved ones for this authentic jazz funeral and second line procession. Your donation helps make this event possible in remembrance of those who have passed and honoring all the front line and essential workers for their dedication during extremely challenging times.
Only 500 Krewe of Black & Gold Founding Member opportunities are available.
We are grateful for the support of this event.
Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien Insurance
The Krewe of Black & Gold is a 501(c)(3) organization founded exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to honor the rich culture and traditions of New Orleans and Louisiana.
The Krewe of Black & Gold was founded by the producer of the Blackout & Gold Second Line held on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. The event drew crowds in excess of 30,000 who came together honor the city’s favorite football team and the untimely and premature ending to the team’s 2018 season. It was a fabulous celebration of resilience and a tribute to the team, the city and its people as only New Orleans’ can offer.
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