Community Love

COVID-19 is impacting parading culture in a difficult manner. After interviewing Tom Harvey, who is involved with the krewe of “Skinz n Bonez” it is safe to say that COVID-19 has taken New Orleanians by storm. It has put many parades to a halt and also put many people out of commission to work. Tom Harvey is a musician and due to large public gatherings being banned he can not preform with is krewe. He explained that it is important to be practicing social distancing because the more cases the longer we are stuck in our homes. Mr. Harvey believed during times like this it is important to stay together and stay united. My interviewee expressed that we should reach out to our loved ones and make sure they are taken care of. Many people are getting sick and it is overall important to stay safe and clear from danger. For community service Skinz n Bonz are making mask for people who are in the hospital. He quotes, “Parading culture just really helps unify people which is absolutely wonderful and really fun.” Mr. Harvey turley cares for his community and he hopes to get back out and do what he loves.