Big Chief “Sunpie” of the Northside Skull & Bone Gang at 419 Decatur St

The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park 

 present 

Big Chief “Sunpie” of the Northside Skull & Bone Gang

Saturday at 12:00 noon 

 At the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center 

419 Decatur St, New Orleans 

 This program is free and open to the public. 

Learn about one of New Orleans’ oldest Mardi Gras traditions. The Northside Skull and Bone Gang rises before dawn, dressed as skeletons, to wake people up on Mardi Gras Day with song, dance, and a message to love each other and be thankful for another day of life. It’s origins date back to 1819. Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes, Big Chief of the North Side skull and Bone Gand will discuss this ancient, living tradition.

Fees

The program is free and open to the public.

Location

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Latitude and Longitude 29.954795, -90.064743

Schedule

12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Central Time

Event Type

• Cultural/Craft Demonstration
• Talk