Mourners in the city gave music legend Allen Toussaint a New Orleans-style farewell Saturday.
A large crowd came out to honor Toussaint with a brass band parade, also known as a second line, inside Washington Square Park.
The piano master from New Orleans known for his jazz and R&B died of a heart attack earlier this month.
He was on tour in Madrid.
After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Toussaint relocated to New York.
During that time he made regular appearances at Joe's Pub in the East Village.
Hundreds broke out in song and dance Saturday to mourn the loss and celebrate his life.
"Allen's music was wonderful, he sang to lots of people," said one mourner. "He sang to my heart that's for sure. I saw him in New Orleans, I saw him in Joe's Pub last year. I just have the highest regard for him.
"He was a great part of New Orleans, and we've been to New Orleans several times," said another. "And every time we go we have a great time. The music's great the food is great."
"It's a sad reason to get together but it's beautiful that we share this love for his music and New Orleans," said a third.
Toussaint moved back to the Big Easy about 8 years after Hurricane Katrina.
His body was laid to rest last Saturday at a private service in New Orleans.
He was 77.