By Whitney Gaspard ·
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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People
Because the good energy in the room will leave you feeling refreshed.
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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People

You might actually find your prince charming.

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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People

Because even the men take their hair seriously.

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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People

People will actually dance. So grab a partner and don’t be shy.

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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People

Because DJ MoMa and Rich Knight are literally the best djs ever! From trap to Afro-beat, they got you covered!

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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People

The vibes will have you in a trance.

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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People
Natural hair beauties will flood the place.
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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People

Because people watching at EDP is so much fun!

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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People
Prepare for the ultimate fashion envy.
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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People

The swag in the room is contagious, so yes, you will be feeling yourself.

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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People
Because the surprise performances are always memorable.
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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People
If there is a dance floor, there will be people on it. So you should be there too.
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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People
Be warned, you might find yourself shamelessly performing a full out Beyoncé routine in front of everyone.
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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People

Because you have to try the temporary tats and tribal paint at least once in your life.

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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People
Your black girl magic will be in full effect.
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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People
Because for some reason the sun always finds you at just the right angle.
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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People

Because the hair gods will bless every curl and strand until your hair is perfect.

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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People

Because he might be there…

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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People
You can let your inner carefree black go!
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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People
Because you and your girls have to get one for the ‘gram.
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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People
You will spot the best eye-candy from across the room.
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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People
Because you’ve never been around this many smiling young, gifted and black people.
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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People
Because you want to tell your friends you partied with these two. Trust us!
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Reasons You Can’t Miss Everyday People
Everybody will be there. So why miss out? Join us for the ESSENCE Fest Everyday People Brunch Series at the Sugar Mill New Orleans.
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