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September 18th, 2024
The Young Men Olympian, Jr. Benevolent Association held their anniversary parade on September 8 and WWOZ photographer Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee was there to capture the scene. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly voted in officers of the year. In the 1990s, younger members pushed to add a short 2-hour parade after the church visit. This year, they visited Isaelite Baptist Church and received a letter from the city recognizing their 140-year history in New Orleans. Afterwards, the association members were joined by Sporty's Brass Band to parade through the neighborhood. These photos are from this day, just a couple of weeks ago.
YMO will be stepping out again on Sunday, September 22 starting at 1pm for their full-length (four hour) parade starting at 1pm! Get the route sheet from WWOZ's Takin' It To The Streets at wwoz.org/streets.
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The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
The Young Men Olympia Jr. benevolent society held their anniversary parade on September 8, 2024. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parade to pray for deceased members and bless the newly vote
YMO Jr. 1st Division honor past members as they pass Lafayette Cemetery No. 2, where YMO has a tomb, during their annual parade on September 22, 2024. Founded in 1884, they celebrated their 140th year in 2024. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
Members of YMO Jr. work on canes, fans, and other pieces for their upcoming parade. Celebrating their 140 year as a benevolent society, their Sunday parade had 5 divisions coming out of their clubhouse. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
YMO Jr. 1st Division members work on canes, fans, and other pieces for their upcoming parade. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
Creek of YMO Jr.'s Furious Five works on fans, and other pieces for their upcoming parade in the club's bar room. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
YMO Jr. members hold a pep rally the Friday before the parade at the clubhouse with New Groove Brass Band on Sept 20, 2024. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
YMO Jr. members hold a pep rally the Friday before the parade at the clubhouse with New Groove Brass Band on Sept 20, 2024. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
YMO Jr. 1st Division members work on canes and fans for their annual parade. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
YMO Jr. president Norman Dixon Jr. works on a fan for their annual parade. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
YMO Jr. holds their annual parade as the organization turns 140 years old on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
Members of the club gather before the parade for a prayer. YMO Jr. holds their annual parade as the organization turns 140 years old on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
Members of the 1st Division help each other get ready. YMO Jr. holds their annual parade as the organization turns 140 years old on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
Members of the 1st Division help each other get ready. YMO Jr. holds their annual parade as the organization turns 140 years old on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
YMO Jr. holds their annual parade as the organization turns 140 years old on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
YMO Jr. 3rd Division Big Steppers honor past members as they pass Lafayette Cemetery No. 2, on September 22, 2024. YMO Jr. President Norman Dixon started a tradition of joining each division for this important part of the parade. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rig
YMO Jr. holds their annual parade as with 6 brass bands, including Da Truth Brass Band, seen here, as the organization turns 140 years old on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
Members of YMO Jr.'s Furious Five dance along with route as the organization turns 140 years old on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
YMO Jr. Body leads the parade's 5 divisions as the representative of the organization, during their annual parade as the organization turns 140 years old on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
YMO Jr. holds their annual parade as the organization turns 140 years old on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
Grand Marshal DJ Jubilee helps the 2nd Division New Look Kids navigate the end of the parade. YMO Jr. held their annual parade as the organization turns 140 years old on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
YMO Jr. 1st Division members dance in front of their clubhouse at the end of the parade. They held their annual parade as the organization turns 140 years old on September 22, 2024. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.
