2020 | Wearin’ of the Green 25
2019 SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HUMAN JUKEBOX
HE FINAL ATTRACTION OF THE 2019 parade was
the Southern University Band, known internationally as
the Human Jukebox. They are recognized as one of the
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best marching bands in the nation by such publications as
Time and USA today. The 200+ piece precision marching
band lined up and began their trek down the 3.1 mile parade
route led by Band Director Kedric Taylor. Truly they are music
in motion.
Their surprise inclusion was complements of Jordan Piazza,
owner of Uncle Earls and Phil’s Oyster Bar on Perkins Road.
Jordan and the Band marched the full route before turning
into the Uncle Earls Parking lot and
We want to thank all who made
this fabulous event take place. Thanks
to Eric Johnson for coordinating it all
so seamlessly.
HUMAN JUKEBOX
In January 2020, the Louisiana OMV launched the sale of the Southern University
"Human Jukebox" supporter license plate!
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Southern Band marches down the Perkins Road Overpass.
Pat Shingleton, Jordan Piazza,
Band Director Kedric Taylor.
Band Director Taylor prepares to give the signal to start at the head of the Parade.