Essence in the Park
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Programming
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Music
Get the weekend started right. 2 Stages to keep you entertained throughout the day. Hosted by NOLA’s own Sheba Songz with performances by Common, Big Freedia & more.
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Food
Get a taste of NOLA’s famous flavors plus loads of other delicious options served up by ESSENCE Eats™ vendors.
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Fun for all ages
Round up the little ones for face painting and arts & crafts while grownups get to eat, drink, shop, and join in NOLA’s famous second line parade!
Know Before You Go:
Prohibited Items: Weapons, Pets, Skateboards, Bikes, Glass, Ice Chests, and Grills.
Seating: Chairs and Blankets are welcome in designated areas.
Transportation: Lyft and Uber are recommended as parking is very limited. Bike valet will be available.
Seating: Chairs and Blankets are welcome in designated areas.
Transportation: Lyft and Uber are recommended as parking is very limited. Bike valet will be available.
Featured Performers
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![EF_600x600_inthepark_0015_Drea Marie](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/EF_600x600_inthepark_0015_Drea-Marie.jpg)
![EF_600x600_inthepark_0014_Big Freedia](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/EF_600x600_inthepark_0014_Big-Freedia.jpg)
![](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/EF_600x600_inthepark_0013_Common.jpg)
![EF_600x600_inthepark_0012_DJ Raj Smoove](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/EF_600x600_inthepark_0012_DJ-Raj-Smoove.jpg)
![EF_600x600_inthepark_0011_DJ Jess](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/EF_600x600_inthepark_0011_DJ-Jess.jpg)
![EF_600x600_inthepark_0010_DJ Bombshell Boogie](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/EF_600x600_inthepark_0010_DJ-Bombshell-Boogie.jpg)
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![EF_600x600_inthepark_0002_The-Amours](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/EF_600x600_inthepark_0002_The-Amours-1.png)
Presented by
Host Committee