A second line in honor of slain ex-Saint Will Smith that was scheduled to take place this evening has been postponed due to inclement weather. The event is now slated to begin on Friday, April 15 at the Half Moon Bar in New Orleans. Musicians are asked to bring their instruments, and attendees are encouraged to bring anti-violence signs and pictures to commemorate victims of violence in New Orleans.
Paraders will gather at the location at 6pm before marching to Sophie B. Wright Place and Felicity Street, where an ad-hoc Smith memorial has taken shape in recent days. From there, the route will be as follows:
North on Camp St
Turn left onto Canal St
Turn right onto Basin St
Continue onto Orleans Ave
Arrive at 1931 Orleans Av
The route will be 2.7 miles, and will end at the Oohpoopahdoo Bar with music led by James Andrews. Food will also be available.
As previously reported, New Orleans has been reeling since Smith was murdered over the weekend. The 34-year-old father of three, who was a defensive end on the Saints’ 2009 Super Bowl-winning team, was gunned down after a traffic accident escalated later Saturday night. Smith’s wife Racquel was also wounded in the shooting.
Alleged shooter Cardell Hayes was quickly arrested by the NOPD and charged with second degree murder. He is currently being held on a $1 million bond.