They're common in New Orleans, but this second line parade carries special meaning.
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It’s a gathering of friends, family, and neighbors to honor the memory of Dinneral Shavers, who was gunned down two years ago from Sunday.

The popular musician and teacher was known for his efforts in promoting music education in schools. Fittingly, this crowd danced to the rhythms of Shavers' former group, the Hot 8 Brass Band.

"We decided instead of crying, to come out and celebrate it in a positive way," said Nakita Shavers,Dinneral’s sister.

Nakita Shavers has been through a lot since her brother's death, from mourning his loss to enduring a turbulent trial that left David Bonds, the prime suspect, acquitted. While this second line ceremony is billed as a celebration, she can't keep from reflecting on the many setbacks she's been through in her quest for justice.

"I fought so hard to expedite it, you know, through the system and make sure it received all the attention and respect that it deserved, but at the end, somehow it fell apart," Nakita Shavers said. “You want to have hope and trust into the system, which is something I had the entire time, but at this point, I'm just real confused and I'm in a very tough situation. But in order for our city to completely recover and completely come back, there's no doubt about it: we have to have a judicial system that can convict criminals."