A jazz funeral for the Equal Rights Amendment took place in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana (USA) on July 3, 1982.
[2][3] The National Organization for Women hosted a walk in 1981 promoting the passage of the ERA.
[4] The jazz funeral for the ERA took place one week after the proposed amendment did not pass the required 38 states before the deadline imposed by Congress.
[10] Sue Laporte performed an original song at the end of the procession in front of ERA supporters in Jackson Square.
[11] When asked to describe the purpose of the march Pat Denton,[12] chairwoman of Louisiana's women's political caucus, state, "The tradition of a jazz funeral is that although there is a loss, life goes on and with renewed hope.