New Orleans is known worldwide for its vibrant culture of food, music and energy that showcase the rich cultural tapestry of the region. Let’s explore some of the festivals that take place the latter part of the year.
This festival is the ultimate 2-for-1 special. Patrons can check Africa of off their bucket list while enjoying the culture of Sierra Leone with tours to historical sites and partying.
The parade drops off at City Plaza, and the festival gets started. Like any good festival, there’s a variety of vendors selling everything from authentic curry goat to elephant ears and fresh shea butter to Kamala Harris 2024 shirts.
If your budget is tight and you can’t go to the mega festivals like Rolling Loud and Lovers and Friends you’ve still got lots of options to recharge your spirit and have a great time.
August starts the end of the summer and the month is full of festivals that celebrate the richness of Black culture. Here are some must-attend festivals happening in August that give you a chance to enjoy Black heritage and culture.
Last year was my first time attending Caribmask and the energy was infectious. I was born in Indiana, but felt right at home, enjoying every second of the parade, carnival, DJ sets and my first time at Jouvert. The parade costumes were amazing, the food was delicious and the music hit me in my soul!
Festival of the Lakes draws tens of thousands of visitors to Lake Hammond, Ind. offering a diverse array of music, rides, food and activities from July 17 – 21. This year, Ginuwine, R&B group BLACKstreet and rapper Da Baby will hit the stage!