The 2019 ESSENCE Festival® presented will keep the party going into the evening—announcing its official ESSENCE After Dark lineup. Festival goers will be able to enjoy a culmination of late-night jam sessions, live podcasts and underground performances from Hip-Hop and Bounce to Reggae and Afrobeats – from July 4-7, following the nightly concerts. Tickets on sale

Essence Festival Celebrates 25th Year Anniversary The ESSENCE Festival today unveiled part one of its epic 25th anniversary performance line-up. The world’s largest entertainment and cultural experience will celebrate its 25th anniversary during Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans; and the impressive schedule currently features more than 80 of the most talented and creative

Saturday, Feb. 9 Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus, 7 p.m. — Forms at at Press and Chartres streets; disbands at Press and Royal streets. Saturday, Feb. 16 Saturday, Feb. 9 Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus, 7 p.m. — Forms at at Press and Chartres streets; disbands at Press and Royal streets. Saturday, Feb. 16 Krewe du Vieux, 6:30 p.m.

We Dat’s Chicken & Shrimp is set to open its third location in the Greater New Orleans area on Monday, Jan. 21. This location marks the third restaurant of the same name for local restaurateur Greg Tillery in four years. We Dat’s Marrero location will be its largest location yet and will feature decor highlighting