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The 2013 ESSENCE Festival™ is excited to have these partners join us for our weekend of music, culture and entertainment. 

Coca-Cola


Coca-Cola is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2013 ESSENCE Festival™. What started as a sponsorship 18 years ago has grown into a true partnership between Coca-Cola and ESSENCE Communications. This year, we invite you to Move and join us in being active, Groove to the beat of the music and Enjoy refreshing Coca-Cola products.

Ford


Ford Motor Company is returning to ESSENCE Festival™ for the fifth consecutive year. As the exclusive automotive sponsor, Ford will provide you with an opportunity to have a hands-on experience with its newest products and technology offerings. For more information of Ford products, visit www.ford.com/brandnew
McDonald's


Join McDonald's for the 2013 ESSENCE Festival™, July 4th -7th. Visit our booth for free concerts and McCafé® samples*. Attend the 365Black® Awards on July 6th in the New Orleans Theater in the Convention Center above Hall H where McDonald's honors African-Americans who are Deeply Rooted in the Community®! Visit 365Black.com for more details!

* While supplies last
MBIB


Join My Black is Beautiful and its supporting P&G Brands for gorgeous makeup, skin and hair makeovers, and an amazing weekend of sisterhood experiences at the 2013 Essence Festival. We look forward to celebrating your beautiful inside out.

Join us at facebook.com/mbib
State Farm


Step into your ideal Fashion Closet where State Farm reminds you that every penny saved with State Farm, can go towards the things that help keep you in style. Follow your fashion sense with confidence and those stylish savings to the State Farm booth for VIP accessories and surprise guests.

Verizon


Verizon is proud to return to the ESSENCE Festival™ this year as a major sponsor. Visit the Verizon booth to discover how America's largest 4G LTE network helps you stay connected. Plus meet special celebrity guests, register to win great prizes and more.

Walmart


Join this partner and many more for the 2013 ESSENCE Festival™. There's nothing like our weekend of music and culture. More to come on what they have planned for this year's Festival.


Coors Light® proudly returns to New Orleans as the official beer sponsor of the 2013 ESSENCE Festival™. Coors Light continues to celebrate music through Search for the Coldest® — its nationwide competition to find the Coldest MC. Do you think you have what it takes? Find out more information at SearchForTheColdest.com.


Visa Prepaid is committed to opening a new world to you — providing you more options to access your money and experience the world around you. As a proud fourth-year sponsor of the ESSENCE Festival™, Visa Prepaid will be on hand to help you access life-enriching experiences that matter most.
MSNBC


MSNBC is proud to support the 2013 ESSENCE Festival™. Stop by our booth to watch our live broadcasts and meet your favorite hosts. Explore and speak out about the issues and topics that matter to you and your families. Join in efforts to strengthen and empower our communities.
TV One


The 2013 ESSENCE Festival™ is excited to have this partner join us for our weekend of music and culture. Stay tuned for what they have in-store for Festival.
Civil Rights Movement - 50 Years Forward



The 2013 ESSENCE Festival™ is excited to have this partner join us for our weekend of music and culture. Stay tuned for what they have in-store for Festival.
AARP



The 2013 ESSENCE Festival™ is excited to have this partner join us for our weekend of music and culture. Stay tuned for what they have in-store for Festival.
ACS


Join the American Cancer Society at the ESSENCE Festival™ as we celebrate our 100-year history of fighting cancer.  Together, we can finish this fight.
Grammys


The Recording Academy ® — internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards® — is the premier outlet for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting the music community.
Greater Than AIDS


Greater Than AIDS is a public information response to the U.S. HIV/AIDS epidemic. Its targeted campaigns emphasize hope and personal empowerment, and promote actions to end the spread of HIV.
Louisiana Lottery


Need a reason to smile? As a sponsor of Essence Festival, we have lots of them! Visit our booth to play games and win prizes.
Music Choice


Music Choice the #1 music and video on demand provider in the US. Come meet and greet music's top talent at ESSENCE Festival ™
Walt Disney World



Join this partner and many more for the 2013 ESSENCE Festival™. There's nothing like our weekend of music and culture. More to come on what they have planned for this year's Festival.
Walt Disney World



Enjoy a magical vacation with something amazing for everyone in your family – including an energizing retreat for you. Only at Walt Disney World® Resort.
We TV



Catch your favorite WE tv stars from the hit shows Braxton Family Values, L.A. Hair, Mary Mary and Tamar & Vince at ESSENCE Festival™ 2013.
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