The Essence Festival of Culture returns to New Orleans June 29-July 3, with events throughout downtown and inside the Caesars Superdome. Why it matters: New Orleans has been Essence Fest’s home since its inception in 1995 (except for 2006 because of Hurricane Katrina, and the 2020 and 2021 editions, which were held virtually). Organizers said last year’s event was its largest ever, with 1.9 million live and virtual attendees, and its highest.
Hip-hop will take center stage at this summer’s Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, as the event commemorates the 50th anniversary of the genre with performances by Lauryn Hill,
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