The Natchez City Cemetery celebrated the opening of a new portion of the cemetery Sunday during the annual Serenade in the Cemetery. White pigeons fly into the air during the celebration. (Ben Hillyer/The Natchez Democrat)

Members of the cemetery association and Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Hudson celebrate after the ribbon cutting. (Ben Hillyer/The Natchez Democrat)

Darren Smith and David Troutman provide music during the event. (Ben Hillyer/The Natchez Democrat)