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Essence Music Festival July 4th Weekend

What are your plans for the 4th of July? If you’re going to be stateside, there is one event you don’t want to miss….the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. Imagine 3 days full of entertainment, celebrities, good food, and a warm community atmosphere. New Orleans is the perfect venue, and the city is playing host to one of the largest parties of the year, anticipating upwards of 270,000 guests. Musical acts include Beyonce and John Legend.

While in New Orleans, enjoy some of the best cuisine in the world, from jambalaya, to étouffée, to gumbo. One of our picks is Olivier’s Creole Restaurant. We love strolling the French Quarter for its interesting architecture and fabulous boutique shopping. We are sure to find the most interesting and well-designed fashions at Hemline, Sweet Pea & Tulip, and Trashy Diva.

End the night sipping your favorite cocktail and listening to the best blues and jazz that New Orleans has to offer.  Then head back to your hotel for a little rest and relaxation. To lay your head, we suggest Loft 523, a chic, minimalist boutique hotel in the French Quarter. For the traditionalists, the Ritz Carlton New Orleans does not disappoint. Enjoy!

For more information:

http://www.essencemusicfestival.com/
http://www.loft523.com/

http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/NewOrleans/Default.htm

http://www.trashydiva.com/site/indexNOW.html
www.louisianatravel.com