Are you ready to party?
Get ready for some of the best music and artist in R&B, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and more! Essence Festival is coming to town June 29-July 2, 2017. Since 1994 the festival has been the official party with a purpose, and this year continues the legacy with four days of music, empowerment, community and entertainment.
History
Since the early 1990s, Essence Magazine has held a festival in New Orleans. The festival brings in the best performers and entertainers in the country, as well as a series of seminars created to empower African American men and women. Every year the performers, artists and speakers get better and better and this year is no different.
Music
This year’s event brings in even more music artists to perform in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. If you like rap, R&B, Blues, Jazz, and any other type of music, you have to come to this festival. Diana Ross, Mary J. Blige, Solange, Shaggy, Chaka Kahn, and Chance the Rapper are just a few. If you want to see the entire lineup, Click HERE.
Speakers
This festival is famous for the music, but did you know there are also great inspirational speakers too? You can participate in the 2017 Essence Empowerment Experience. Essence Fest brings in some of the most knowledgeable experts to share their ideas and tips on pursuing personal success. Some of the speakers include: Dr. Emily Cissy Houston, April Reign, Tamika Mallory and many more. If you want to see all of the speakers and seminars, Click HERE.
Don’t forget about Transportation
As you make your plans for what you want to try to see and hear during the Essence Festival, don’t forget about transportation. Start your weekend out right and call Alert Transportation. We can start your party out with one of our Party Buses or maybe even Stretch Hummer Limousine. Our Party Buses have a killer sound system, TVs, Bar and even a Dance Pole. Call us and Book your vehicle today -504-362-4145!
