PHOTOS: Marching krewes dance to get the blood flowing, literally
The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi.
The summertime is known as the slow season for many local industries, but for one, the slow season could mean life or death. That’s why every summer, the city’s favorite marching groups get together off the parade route to help the Blood Center get donations.
Members of the Lucha Krewe, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Muff-a-Lottas, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Crescent City Fae, Disco Amigos, and the Sirens of New Orleans, took part in the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic Blood Drive, ‘Everyone Gets Lei’d: Part VI’ at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus on Sunday, August 18, 2019.
The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians’ Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Avenue.
Check out these pictures from the blood drive:
Members of the Camel Toe Lady Steppers, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Disco Amigos, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Lucha Krewe, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Muff-a-Lottas, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Crescent City Fae, Disco Amigos, and the Sirens of New Orleans, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Lucha Krewe, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Disco Amigos, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the NOLA Cherry Bombs, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Disco Amigos, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the NOLA Cherry Bombs, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Disco Amigos, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Mardi Gras Indians Collective member Big Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson of the Guardians of the Flame sings Happy Birthday to a member of the Organ Grinders as members of the Lucha Krewe, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Muff-a-Lottas, Jailhouse Rockers, Pussy Footers, Crescent City Fae, Disco Amigos, and the Sirens of New Orleans, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Mardi Gras Indians Collective including Ben Kwesi, 2, of the Young Guardians of the Flame, Lucha Krewe, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Muff-a-Lottas, Jailhouse Rockers, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Crescent City Fae, Disco Amigos, and the Sirens of New Orleans, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Muff-a-Lottas, seen here, Lucha Krewe, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Disco Amigos, and the Sirens of New Orleans, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Mardi Gras Indians Collective including Ben Kwesi, 2, of the Young Guardians of the Flame, Lucha Krewe, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Muff-a-Lottas, Jailhouse Rockers, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Crescent City Fae, Disco Amigos, and the Sirens of New Orleans, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Crescent City Fae, seen here, Lucha Krewe, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Muff-a-Lottas, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Disco Amigos, and the Sirens of New Orleans, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the the Sirens of New Orleans, seen here, Lucha Krewe, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Disco Amigos, and the Muff-a-Lottas take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Mardi Gras Indians Collective including Big Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson of the Guardians of the Flame, Lucha Krewe, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Muff-a-Lottas, Jailhouse Rockers, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Crescent City Fae, Disco Amigos, and the Sirens of New Orleans, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the the Sirens of New Orleans, seen here, Lucha Krewe, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Disco Amigos, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Mardi Gras Indians Collective including Big Chief Kevin Turner of the Cheveyo Indians, Lucha Krewe, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Muff-a-Lottas, Jailhouse Rockers, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Crescent City Fae, Disco Amigos, and the Sirens of New Orleans, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Crescent City Fae, seen here, Lucha Krewe, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Muff-a-Lottas, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Disco Amigos, and the Sirens of New Orleans, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Mardi Gras Indians Collective including Big Chief Kevin Turner of the Cheveyo Indians, left, and Chief Roderick Sylvas of the Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Lucha Krewe, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Muff-a-Lottas, Jailhouse Rockers, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Crescent City Fae, Disco Amigos, and the Sirens of New Orleans, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the the Sirens of New Orleans, seen here, Lucha Krewe, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Disco Amigos, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Lucha Krewe, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Disco Amigos, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Lucha Krewe, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Disco Amigos, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the NOLA Cherry Bombs, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Disco Amigos, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the NOLA Cherry Bombs, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Disco Amigos, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the NOLA Cherry Bombs, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, Disco Amigos, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Disco Amigos, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Disco Amigos, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Camel Toe Lady Steppers, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Disco Amigos, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Camel Toe Lady Steppers, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Disco Amigos, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Camel Toe Lady Steppers, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Disco Amigos, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Pussy Footers, Organ Grinders, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Pussy Footers, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Disco Amigos, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Organ Grinders, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Pussy Footers, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Disco Amigos, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Jailhouse Rockers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Organ Grinders, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Minor flooding greets a blood donor on the walk back to his vehicle during a summer downpour in New Orleans at the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The various Mardi Gras krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
LaDawn Archangel helps a blood donor at the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The various Mardi Gras krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
A donor gives blood at the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The various Mardi Gras krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Jailhouse Rockers, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Disco Amigos, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Pussy Footers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Organ Grinders, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Jailhouse Rockers, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Disco Amigos, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Pussy Footers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Organ Grinders, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Jailhouse Rockers, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Disco Amigos, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Pussy Footers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Organ Grinders, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Jailhouse Rockers, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Disco Amigos, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Pussy Footers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Organ Grinders, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Jailhouse Rockers, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Disco Amigos, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Pussy Footers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Organ Grinders, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Organ Grinders, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Disco Amigos, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Pussy Footers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Jailhouse Rockers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Organ Grinders, seen here, the Sirens of New Orleans, Disco Amigos, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Pussy Footers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Jailhouse Rockers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
Members of the Organ Grinders, the Sirens of New Orleans, Disco Amigos, Lucha Krewe, Crescent City Fae, Pussy Footers, Mardi Gras Indians Collective, Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Jailhouse Rockers, NOLA Cherry Bombs, and the Muff-a-Lottas, take part in the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Blood Drive, Everyone Gets Leid: Part VI at the New Orleans Deutsches Haus Sunday, August 18, 2019. The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. The Blood Center also holds donations every Tuesday for the Musicians Clinic at 1525 Louisiana Ave. Photo by Matthew Hinton
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