00:00Whether this is your first festival or your 20th, this year's Essence Fest will be like no other.
00:09Here's what you need to know before you go.
00:12Every night is a party in the Superdome, but don't skip the day vibes.
00:16Meet us around the Essence Fest campus for a wealth of free events curated just for you.
00:22Land among the stars at Essence Studios Center Stage, where you can hear from your favorite celebrities
00:28and even meet them in the fan zone.
00:31Make sure you stop by the all new Essence Film Festival,
00:34where you'll not only get a sneak peek of the most anticipated Hollywood projects,
00:38you'll also be introduced to the work of up and coming black creatives.
00:43Take a load off and reach hers at Essence Wellness House, your weekend's self-care sanctuary.
00:49Put yourself first with tips and tools from health experts to help you wherever you are on your wellness journey.
00:56Join us at the Essence Wealth Empower Stage, where you'll hear empowering conversations from today's top thought leaders and activists.
01:04This experience will also feature global black economic forum moments,
01:08where business moguls and inspiring entrepreneurs will illuminate the path on how to build economic equity and generational wealth within our communities globally.
01:18You know it wouldn't be New Orleans without some good food.
01:22Taste and sip your way through the all new Essence Eats Food & Wine Festival.
01:27Your daytime culinary destination with top chefs.
01:30And this year, we got your late night cravings covered.
01:34Stop by Essence Eats, the let out edition.
01:37This food truck block party will keep you fueled as you head to all that Essence Fest late night has to offer.
01:43Get your power suit ready. Essence E-Suite is back.
01:47From panel conversations featuring leading black women in business to recruitment,
01:51it's the number one destination for your career advancement.
01:55Essence After Dark returns.
01:57Join us for late night comedy shows featuring Fat Tuesday and special music curations,
02:03featuring Afro beats and classic R&B curations.
02:07And there's even more. You gotta see it to believe it.
02:10Start mapping out your weekend now.
02:12It's all going down June 30th to July 3rd at the Essence Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola.
02:19More information at EssenceFestival.com.
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