FRENCH FRILLS. Decorative ironwork adorns balconies in the historic French Quarter. Among the neighborhood’s special events are Friday brass band concerts. A second-line parade begins at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans St. The Storyville Stompers will perform on Aug. 24 and the Pin Stripe Brass Band on Aug. 31. (Photo by Paula Burch-Celentano)