The sweet, smoky smell of barbecue stretches all along Park Avenue on the day of the parade, Orange Mound, Memphis, 9/8/12
Early morning before the parade, Orange Mound, Memphis, 9/8/12
Local law enforcement gets ready for the parade too, Orange Mound, Memphis, 9/8/12
The Southern Heritage Classic parade is always held in Orange Mound on Saturday morning of game day. People start gathering and picking places to sit down by 9 AM, and those in the parade begin assembling at Melrose High School. There’s always a feeling of excitement in the air. Orange Mound, 9/8/12
Mitchell at Melrose, Orange Mound, Memphis, 2012
Mitchell High School vs. Melrose High School at Melrose Stadium, Orange Mound, Memphis, 9/7/12
#019 Mitchell High School Band (by jdoggtn7)
The Mitchell High School Band performs at Melrose Stadium in Orange Mound, Memphis, 9/7/12
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#018 Melrose High Drumline (by jdoggtn7)
The Melrose High School drumline performs at the Mitchell game at Melrose Stadium in Orange Mound, Memphis, 9/7/12
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Melrose High School Drumline in the Mound, 2012
Melrose High School drumline, Orange Mound, Memphis, 9/7/12
#016 Melrose High Drumline (by jdoggtn7)
The Melrose High School drumline performs in the stands at Melrose Stadium in Orange Mound during the Mitchell game, 9/7/12
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Melrose’ Sound of the Mound Marching Band Performs Against Mitchell in Orange Mound, 2012
The Melrose High School Sound of the Mound band performs at the Golden Wildcats’ game against Mitchell in Orange Mound, Memphis, 9/7/12