A beloved Holy Thursday tradition turned out big crowds in Treme.
Residents gathered at Dooky Chase Restaurant to celebrate Holy Thursday with the famous Gumbo Z’herbes meal.
The meal honors Creole and Cajun traditions.
The line stretched down the street with people eager to enjoy their meal.
For the first time, Archbishop James Checchio will eat his first bowl. This is Checchio’s first Holy Week since taking over as Archbishop for New Orleans.
Holy Thursday is a significant day in the Catholic faith, marking the last day of meat consumption before Easter.
The Chase Family, a prominent family in New Orleans culinary history, honors this tradition each year, stressing the significance for the community as a whole.
The meal is offered until 3 p.m.
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