Photographers take photos of Essence staff, city leaders, and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, center, as they stand on ...

If there’s one area consistent in New Orleans for good food, good music, and an unforgettable time, it’s the live music scene on Frenchmen. Pro tip: 6 p.m. is a sweet spot.

EFOC weekend is non-stop. Here’s where to cool down, stretch out, hydrate, and take a much-needed beat in the Big Easy.

Celebrate 55 years of ESSENCE at the 2025 Festival of Culture in New Orleans with performances, cultural tributes, and experiences.

Regularly convening more than 530,000 people annually over July 4th weekend in New Orleans, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture is now also the nation’s largest festival by per day attendance.

“I was on the local committee organized by my good friend, then-New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial to welcome the ESSENCE Festival in 1995. We were excited because, in our community, we knew that ...

Gina Montana: The ESSENCE Festival community partners are a well-rounded pool of exhibitors. ... Second line and more artifacts that document the rich heritage of New Orleans.

It’s time for the 30th annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, celebrating Black heritage, culture, and history.While partaking in the party with a purpose, take some time to actually ...

ESSENCE Fest 2018: Crowds Convene In New Orleans For The Country’s Largest Celebration Of Black Women & Black Culture By Rachaell Davis · Updated December 6, 2020 It’s finally here.

A festival birthed for and by New Orleans, as much as people come to see some of their favorite acts for themselves, the fest is a large amplifier of local as well as up-and-coming talent such as ...

Besides creating the official ESSENCE Festival poster and Marketplace mural, he is an intricate part of the community, teaching and educating youth about the fine and vibrant history of New Orleans.