The top 15 Moments From Dr. John’s Final Farewell [Photo/Video]

Yesterday, the city celebrated the life of Dr. John one more time. From voodoo-themed hats to umbrellas with Dr. John’s face on them, the city showed up in their best attire to wish the man who loved New Orleans so much a final farewell. Later that day behind the closed doors of the Roosevelt Way theatre, friends and family held an official service for the late Dr. 

While New Orleans is known for its massive second lines, there is just something about Dr. John’s funeral procession that is so just so NOLA. The vibrant energy of the attendees made this the perfect day. Even with temperatures reaching well into the 90’s, the city did not hold back. 

Moments like this deserve a highlight, so we compiled 15 of the top moments we saw from Dr. John’s farewell below. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A New Orleans funeral celebrating Dr. John today. #repost @kewonhunter • • • • • • #neworleans #nola #showmeyournola #followyournola #onetimeinnola #nolalife #iheartnola #hostel #hostellife #hostelworld #hostelusa #hostelling #travel #usatravel #visitneworleans #secondline #drjohn #jazz

A post shared by The Quisby (@thequisby) on Jun 22, 2019 at 3:22pm PDT

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Today’s Second Line for #DrJohn, coming around Canal to Basin Street. #JustACloserWalkWithThee #RIPDrJohn #NewOrleans

A post shared by Dr. John (@aka_drjohn) on Jun 22, 2019 at 5:31pm PDT

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‪Dr John’s funeral procession in New Orleans hits the streets #drjohn #nola #followyournola #onetimeinnola #neworleans

A post shared by Ian McNulty (@ianmcnultynola) on Jun 22, 2019 at 1:56pm PDT

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A second line fit for a Doctor. #drjohn

A post shared by Rando Amsterdam (@greencolbus) on Jun 23, 2019 at 7:30am PDT

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I captured an incredible moment at Dr. John’s home going celebration with @vocalfool leading the second line. RIH @theneworleansadvocate #followyournola #nola #ripdrjohn #drjohn #secondline

A post shared by Peppy (@themodelcitizen) on Jun 22, 2019 at 9:12pm PDT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sending #drjohn off #nolastyle #drjohnsecondline #drjohnmemorial #ripdrjohn #neverforgotten #nola #neworleans #itsyournola #streetsofnola #streetphotography #mardigrasindians #nolafarwell #nolaphotoguild #nolanewsgramotw

A post shared by Robin Corey Parker (@hellanola) on Jun 22, 2019 at 7:57pm PDT

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RIP Dr. John… #drjohn #secondline

A post shared by Lee Curran (@notrex) on Jun 22, 2019 at 7:07pm PDT

 

 

 

 

 

 

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@alvincoco504 is refreshed with a cold bottle of water during Dr. John’s Funeral Second Line #ripdrjohn

A post shared by James Cullen (@accidentalcajun) on Jun 22, 2019 at 5:39pm PDT

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H/T: NOLA.COM 

Featured Photos: Brett Duke for NOLA.COM