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Home · 2013 ESSENCE Music Festival

We Are Family: Our Best Pics from Family Reunion Day

The first Family Reunion Day event at the ESSENCE Festival was held at Woldenberg Park on July 4, and families turned out to enjoy the music, food, games, and much more.
By Monique Valeris · Updated October 28, 2020
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Girl Time

Groups of girlfriends, like this bunch from Atlanta, Georgia, flocked to Woldenberg Park to enjoy the music from artists like Cupid, Doug E. Fresh, the Stooges Brass Band and more.

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02
Tweet Came Out!

R&B singer Tweet, who’s currently at work on her upcoming album entitled Soulfully Yours, came out to perform for her fans. “Out of everything in my life that’s consistent, besides God, people have been showing me love and support,” she said in appreciation of her fan base.

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03
Comfort Food Galore

Family Reunion Day wouldn’t have been the same without tons of comfort food on-hand for guests to enjoy.

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04
Vendors with Style

“If you want to be seen and look different, it’s about Suzette Art Couture,” said Suzette Hallmon, pictured with her husband, Kevin. Hallmon has been selling her hat designs at the ESSENCE Festival for 13 years.

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05
A Little Coke Refresher

Coke, the Festival’s presenting sponsor, helped guests stay cool with complimentary beverages.

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06
Carla Ferrell Co-Hosted!

“It’s awesome,” said Family Reunion Day Co-Host Carla Ferrell, who also lends her talent to The Steve Harvey Morning Show as a co-host. “The locals love it and it’s family fun for all.”

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The Fellas (of All Ages) Came Out, Too

Guys donned their best gear and came out to the park in droves to join in on the fun.

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08
Festival First-Timers

Family Day was a highlight for many attending the Festival for the first time. Tamika Weathers of Montgomery, Alabama, (pictured in the red shirt with her friends), said, “I like that there’s music and things for kids to do.”

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Loyal Vendors

“My hats are one-of-a-kind,” said Shirley Wilfred, who has been a vendor at the Festival since 1995. “When I know someone appreciates a handmade hat, that’s my reward.”

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10
It’s a Family Affair

The event proved to be the perfect time for families to reconnect.

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11
Fun Times with Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey kept the crowd in good spirits as he always does at the Festival.

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12
Enter the Kids’ Zone

Kids were able to show off their creativity with coloring exercises throughout the day.

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13
Coke Gets Creative

Festival presenting sponsor Coke always knows the key to bringing a smile to people’s faces.

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14
Wilbourn Sisters Designs

Ladies flocked to Wilbourn Sisters Designs to snag fashionable finds. “We are well known all over the world because of the ESSENCE Festival,” said Janice Wilbourn. “We design to soothe the soul.” 

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