Jazz funeral for democracy


Thu, 01/20/2005 - 11:00am

New Orleans, Louisiana
The Event
The Jazz Funeral for Democracy is a wake and funeral for the principles upon which America once stood.

You can view the mission statement of the Jazz Funeral for Democracy here.

WHAT
Traditional New Orleans jazz funeral entitled "A Wake for Peace": Jazz Funeral for Democracy timed to coincide with the inauguration of George W. Bush. Street theater encouraged. March, rally and inaugural ball featuring local New Orleans musicians.

WHERE
New Orleans, Louisiana. It is projected that the staging area will be at Congo Square (Armstrong Park) located just outside of the French Quarter on Rampart Street. Plans are to proceed through the commercial district down Canal Street during office workers' lunch hour before entering the Quarter where a rally will be held on the Moonwalk beside the Mississippi River. The march will then continue to a block party at Washington Square.

WHEN
Thursday, January 20, 2005. Assemble 10:00 AM, March 11:00 AM (CST).

WHO