The 24th annual fashion, music and empowerment festival returns July 5-8.
Like so many recent visitors to New Orleans, Essence Fest already is planning its next trip to the Crescent City. The 24th summertime music, empowerment and fashion fest has booked the town’s biggest venues — Ernest J. Morial Convention Center and Mercedes-Benz Superdome — for July 5 to 8,2018.
The 2017 festival, with entertainment by artists ranging from Diana Ross to Chance the Rapper, was, as always, a boon to the local economy during the summer doldrums. The Essence management reported that 470,000 people passed through the doors to attend both free and ticketed events from June 29 to July 2.
Festival officials have not yet announced the 2018 entertainment lineup or prices, but advance tickets will go on sale starting Aug. 10 through the Essence website to help fans plan ahead.
My favorite Essence 2017 day was Sunday. The lineup, including Solange, Trombone Shorty, Master P, Snoop and Chance was a feast. What was your favorite part?
