The Uptown Swingers’ Annual Second-Line Parade

By De’John Vanison
Photos by De’John Vanison

The Uptown Swingers hosted their Annual Second-Line Parade on Sunday, June 23rd. Their theme was “Stop The Killing. We Are One.” The Royalty Queen was Terrinika Smith “Double Trouble,” and the Grand Marshall was Wellington Ratcliff, Jr. “Skully.” Miss Big Shot was Trina and Miss Swinger was Melory. Maid Terry Smith is the Queen’s mother.

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