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ESSENCE Music Festival 2012 Block Party

Casual cuties convene in style at Champion Square.
ESSENCE Music Festival 2012 Block Party
Ss Champion Square
By Celia L. Smith with Photography · Updated October 28, 2020
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ESSENCE Music Festival left no street untouched this year. The Champion Square block party, alongside the Superdome, was the hot spot to hit right before the concert — an old school meets new school shindig with Doug E. Fresh, MC Lyte and a host of other celebs to get the pre-party started.

Casual cuties convened in their relaxed summer dresses and jumpsuits with fedoras to block the sun in style. Check out all the good times now!