The festival officially started with a news conference at the convention center. WDSU's Reporter Shay O'Connor emceed the event. Mayor LaToya Cantrell said, "The Essence Festival. 31 years strong. We ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - From riverfront fireworks to community service and concerts, southeast Louisiana is celebrating the ...

Some members of the Black business community in New Orleans say they feel shut out by Essence Fest organizers.

Essence Festival is celebrating 31 years of culture and excellence in New Orleans, featuring over 200 vendors.

Essence Festival is celebrating 31 years of culture and excellence in New Orleans, featuring over 200 vendors.

Essence Festival apologizes for confusion over the new format for the Superlounge stage in New Orleans' Superdome ...

Photographers take photos of Essence staff, city leaders, and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, center, as they stand on ...

New Essence Festival leaders hope 2025 curations, multi-artist, themed showcases in New Orleans' Caesars Superdome over the ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - With Essence Festival kicking off, visitors from across the country are descending on New Orleans, ...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the storm that led to levee failures and flooded most of New ...

With tens of thousands of visitors arriving, both locals and tourists can expect congestion throughout the city.