The Return of New Orleans Music Festivals

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With the widespread release of the vaccine, and loosened restrictions statewide, it feels like the pandemic is finally coming to an end. The pandemic has taken a lot from everyone this past year, so I wanted to take some time to celebrate New Orleans. The best way to do this is to look back on some of the famous New Orleans festivals that we all missed so much this year. This curation of articles is designed to highlight several of these festivals and to get everyone excited to celebrate again when they return this coming fall!

Jazz Fest is an annual celebration of the music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana, and when you think of New Orleans, you think of Jazz Fest. Jazz Fest is now scheduled to begin on Friday October 8th and end on Sunday October 17th. Take a look at this article recapping 50 years of Jazz Fest history! After reading, purchase your tickets at the link below!

50 years of Jazz Fest history

https://www.nojazzfest.com

Jazz Fest New Orleans: Douglas Mason/WireImage/Getty Images

 Article 2:

With the widespread release of the vaccine, and loosened restrictions statewide, it feels like the pandemic is finally coming to an end. The pandemic has taken a lot from everyone this past year, so I wanted to take some time to celebrate New Orleans. The best way to do this is to look back on some of the famous New Orleans festivals that we all missed so much this year. This curation of articles is designed to highlight several of these festivals and to get everyone excited to celebrate again when these festivals return this coming Fall!

French Quarter Festival is the largest free music festival in the country, showcasing brass bands, folk, gospel, Cajun music, and more. French Quarter Festival is scheduled to begin on September 30th and end on October 3rd. The article below is a great compilation of pictures from previous French Quarter Festivals! After reading, purchase your tickets at the link below.

https://www.vianolavie.org/2014/04/14/french-quarter-festival-2014-a-virtual-gallery-by-ian-cook-39552/

https://frenchquarterfest.org

French Quarter Festival: Zack Smith Photography

Article 3:

With the widespread release of the vaccine, and loosened restrictions statewide, it feels like the pandemic is finally coming to an end. The pandemic has taken a lot from everyone this past year, so I wanted to take some time to celebrate New Orleans. The best way to do this is to look back on some of the famous New Orleans festivals that we all missed so much this year. This curation of articles is designed to highlight several of these festivals and to get everyone excited to celebrate again when these festivals return this coming Fall!

Voodoo Festival is the perfect way to spend your Halloween Weekend. It brings together music, art, cuisine, and costumes. Not to mention more that 65 bands over just three days. Voodoo Festival is scheduled for October 29th to October 31st. Take a look at this recap of Voodoo Festival 2014 to get you excited! After reading, purchase your tickets at the link below.

https://www.vianolavie.org/2014/11/05/festival-recap-the-voodoo-experience-2014-2014/

https://www.voodoofestival.com

Voodoo Festival New Orleans: Voodoo Experience 2009

Article 4:

With the widespread release of the vaccine, and loosened restrictions statewide, it feels like the pandemic is finally coming to an end. The pandemic has taken a lot from everyone this past year, so I wanted to take some time to celebrate New Orleans. The best way to do this is to look back on some of the famous New Orleans festivals that we all missed so much this year. This curation of articles is designed to highlight several of these festivals and to get everyone excited to celebrate again when these festivals return this coming Fall!

If you enjoy blues music, you can’t miss this next festival. Bluesberry Festival, the Louisiana Northshore’s newest celebration of the arts, returns for its second year on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Covington’s riverside Bogue Falaya Park. The article below gives a lot of details about what you can expect at the festival. After reading, purchase your tickets at the link below.

https://www.vianolavie.org/2019/06/05/weve-got-your-weekend-drinks-parties-art-and-dancing/

https://www.louisiananorthshore.com/event/bluesberry-music-%26-art-festival/2627/

 

Bluesberry Fest Logo: bluesberryfest.com

 

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With the widespread release of the vaccine, and loosened restrictions statewide, it feels like the pandemic is finally coming to an end. The pandemic has taken a lot from everyone this past year, so I wanted to take some time to celebrate New Orleans. The best way to do this is to look back on some of the famous New Orleans festivals that we all missed so much this year. This curation of articles is designed to highlight several of these festivals and to get everyone excited to celebrate again when these festivals return this coming Fall!

Beignets are a staple of New Orleans desserts, and one of my personal favorites! Lucky for me, Beignet Festival is set to return to City Park on September 25th, 2021. Read/listen to this podcast/article to see why beignets do in fact, deserve their own festival. After reading, purchase your tickets at the link below!

https://www.vianolavie.org/2016/10/06/audio-beignets-finally-receive-the-festival-they-deserve-and-for-a-good-cause-91760/

https://beignetfest.com

Beignet Fest: Photo from CountryRoads Magazine

 

 

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