Her father, Anthony, pulled a wagon full of supplies along the route as the kids kept a brisk pace in front. He said that he felt it was important for parade-goers to have an opportunity to support their schools — and for this parade, one marching band was fielding one of their very first classes of high school players.

Following the deadly January 1st attack on Bourbon Street, NOLA Public Schools is now prioritizing safety for high school bands marching in parades during Mardi Gras season.