Member of Young Men Olympian Jr. parading at Westbank Steppers Second Line, New Orleans, 2024, archival pigment print. Other second line clubs often join other groups in parading or hosting stops, breaks with food or drink at second lines. This was during the Westbank Steppers thirtieth anniversary parade. The Westbank Steppers are the only social aid and pleasure club based on New Orleans's West Bank, across the Mississippi. Founder and President is Henry "Pal" Alexander who grew up with second lines in the Sixth Ward of the City.

Nine Times Second Line, New Orleans, 2024, archival pigment print, subject is Gerald Platenburg, a club member known for his intensity during second line parades. The men of Nine Times are called the "Sons of Desire," as they hail from the Desire Housing Project and formed the club in 1998 after the Desire Projects were demolished. Their parades are like a big family reunion for the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans.

Sudan Second Line, New Orleans, 2024, archival pigment print, subject is Bernard Robertson, their long-serving club President. The Sudan Social Aid and Pleasure Club was established in 1983 in Tremé, with 30 members, all previously involved with the social aid group Tambourine and Fan. Their proud African heritage is reflected in colorful costumes, sashes, banners and drums. The club has two divisions, one with children.

Nine Times Second Line, New Orleans, 2024, archival pigment print, subject is Rodrick "King Scubble" Davis Sr., a well known second line dancer known for his footwork. The men of Nine Times are called the "Sons of Desire," as they hail from the Desire Housing Project and formed the club in 1998 after the Desire Projects were demolished. Their parades are like a big family reunion for the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans.

Men of Class Second Line, New Orleans, 2024, archival pigment print. The Men of Class were formed in 2003 by Anthony "Tony" Hookfin and were originally called the Undefeated Gentlemen. They parade in October in Uptown New Orleans and their motto is "Original Men Working for a Purpose."

Young Men Olympian Jr. Benevolent Association Second Line, New Orleans, 2024, archival pigment print. The Young Men Olympian Junior Benevolent Association was founded in 1884, and they are the oldest and largest parading organization in New Orleans with six separate divisions and over 100 members. It originated primarily to assist its members with burial insurance and other financial matters.

Nkrumah Better Boys Second Line, New Orleans, 2024, archival pigment print. Founded in 1992, Nkrumah Better Boys, Inc. is a social aid and pleasure club dedicated to preserving the history of the second line parades in New Orleans.

Crescent City Show Stoppers Second Line, New Orleans, 2024, archival pigment print. Crescent City Show Stoppers are one of the newest second line groups to hit the streets in Uptown New Orleans.

Undefeated Divas and Gents Second Line, New Orleans, 2024, archival pigment print, subject is Kevin "Too Low" Devezin, their club President. Founded in 1999, the Undefeated Divas and Gents social aid and pleasure club second line parades usually feature a king and queen, who ride on floats with their entourages. Bling is an important part of their adornment, highlighted by costume changes taking place mid-parade.

My Brothers Keeper Second Line, New Orleans, 2024, archival pigment print. Formed in 2017, My Brother’s Keeper began as an offshoot of Nine Times. Some Nine Times members wanted to form a separate division of the club but the older club refused, so they branched out on their own.

Perfect Gentleman Second Line, New Orleans, 2023, archival pigment print. Terence Williams is the president and only member of New Generation, the “One Man Gang” he formed in 2000. He has paraded since he was 6 years old. Pictured is Nicole Lazard, who has paraded with New Generation for eight years.

Young Men Olympian Jr. Benevolent Association Second Line, New Orleans, 2023, archival pigment print. The Young Men Olympian Junior Benevolent Association was founded in 1884, and they are the oldest and largest parading organization in New Orleans with six separate divisions and over 100 members. It originated primarily to assist its members with burial insurance and other financial matters.

Undefeated Divas and Gents Second Line, New Orleans, 2023, archival pigment print, subject is Kevin "Too Low" Devezin, their club President. Founded in 1999, the Undefeated Divas and Gents social aid and pleasure club second line parades usually feature a king and queen, who ride on floats with their entourages. Bling is an important part of their adornment, highlighted by costume changes taking place mid-parade.

Young Men Olympian Jr. Benevolent Association Second Line, New Orleans, 2023, archival pigment print. The Young Men Olympian Junior Benevolent Association was founded in 1884, and they are the oldest and largest parading organization in New Orleans with six separate divisions and over 100 members. It originated primarily to assist its members with burial insurance and other financial matters.

Chosen Few Second Line, New Orleans, 2022, archival pigment print, pictured is Gregory Jones their parade director while the club is holding a funeral dirge. The Chosen Few, formerly associated with the Sudan Social Aid and Pleasure Club, now parades with Revolution, founded in 1995 by “Joe Black” Baker. This traditional club is known for its original costumes, and for being the first club to change outfits in the middle of a parade.

Devastation Second Line, New Orleans, 2022, archival pigment print. Devastation is one of the second line groups that were formed after Hurricane Katrina in 2008. They are known for their fashionable attire.

Chosen Few Second Line, New Orleans, 2022, archival pigment print. The Chosen Few, formerly associated with the Sudan Social Aid and Pleasure Club, now parades with Revolution, founded in 1995 by “Joe Black” Baker. This traditional club is known for its original costumes, and for being the first club to change outfits in the middle of a parade.

Nkrumah Better Boys Second Line, New Orleans, 2023, archival pigment print, pictured is club member Ralph Morris with club members in procession at Lafayette Cemetery Number Two. Founded in 1992, Nkrumah Better Boys, Inc. is a social aid and pleasure club dedicated to preserving the history of the second line parades in New Orleans.

Lower Ninth Steppers Second Line, New Orleans, 2021, archival pigment print, subject is Walter Carter, Jr. The Lower Ninth Steppers are an auxiliary club from the Ninth Ward who annually parade with the Big Seven Social Aid and Pleasure Club in December. Their route takes them through the Seventh Ward to The Lower Ninth Ward.

Perfect Gentleman Second Line, New Orleans, 2021, archival pigment print, The first second line held in New Orleans following the Covid-19 global health pandemic. Subject pictured are Cyrille Aimee and Terrylyn "Secondline Shorty" Dorsey.

Tremé Sidewalk Steppers Second Line, New Orleans, 2021, archival pigment print. The Tremé Sidewalk Steppers Social Aid and Pleasure Club is based in New Orleans’ Tremé neighborhood and was founded in 1994. The club is well known in New Orleans for their annual second line and the flashy dress worn by each member, and parades regularly with the Rebirth Brass Band. This parade held previous to the Covid-19 global health pandemic was a memorial to a departed member Chris Evangelista. The bandanas they wear foreshadowed the global health pandemic of mask-wearing that soon followed after over a million visitors attended Mardi Gras and New was hard hit by Covid-19, and clubs were prohibited from parading for over a year.

Lady Jet Setters Second Line, New Orleans, 2019, archival pigment print. The Lady Setters was formed in 1970 by Naomi Gibson. They originally paraded with the Scene Highlighters. Most of their members are family. Local jazz musician Gregg Stafford has paraded with them for years and is pictured here dancing with the brass band encouraging him on his footwork.

Cross The Canal Steppers Second Line, New Orleans, 2019, archival pigment print. The Cross the Canal Steppers was the first parading organization in New Orleans to cross the Industrial Canal between the Seventh and Ninth Wards. They have been involved with helping feed the poor and other social issues arising from rebuilding the Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina. Pictured is Wayne Wheeler who is seen dressed to the nines in many New Orleans second line parades.

Bad Boys Second Line, New Orleans, 2019, archival pigment print. This is the cover image for the 100-page photography book published by the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation titled in 2023 "Back When The Good Times Rolled: Charles Muir Lovell Photographs." Founded in 2019 by Will Cockerham, the Bad Boys parade in the Uptown neighborhoods and are one of the newest second line clubs.