"Bourbon Street Parade" is a popular jazz song written by drummer Paul Barbarin in 1949.
The song is an example of how early marching bands influenced New Orleans jazz.
This song was originally performed by Paul Barbarin & His New Orleans Jazz Band.
[2] The melody of "Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey" can be played simultaneously with "Bourbon Street Parade" and makes a pleasing counterpoint.
[3] From 1954 till the end of his career, "Bourbon Street Parade" was the signature song of every concert of the Chris Barber Jazz Band.