00:00Whether this is your first festival or your 20th, this year's Essence Fest will be like
00:08no other. Here's what you need to know before you go. Every night is a party in the Superdome,
00:14but don't skip the day vibes. Meet us around the Essence Fest campus for a wealth of free
00:19events curated just for you. Land among the stars at Essence Studios Center Stage,
00:25where you can hear from your favorite celebrities and even meet them in the fan zone.
00:31Make sure you stop by the all-new Essence Film Festival, where you'll not only get a sneak
00:35peek of the most anticipated Hollywood projects, you'll also be introduced to the work of up-and-coming
00:42Black creatives. Take a load off and reach hard at Essence Wellness House, your weekend's self-care
00:48sanctuary. Put yourself first with tips and tools from health experts to help you wherever you are
00:54on your wellness journey. Join us at the Essence Wealth Empower Stage, where you'll hear empowering
01:00conversations from today's top thought leaders and activists. This experience will also feature
01:06global Black economic forum moments where business moguls and inspiring entrepreneurs will illuminate
01:12the path on how to build economic equity and generational wealth within our communities
01:17globally. You know it wouldn't be New Orleans without some good food. Taste and sip your way through
01:24the all-new Essence Eats Food and Wine Festival, your daytime culinary destination with top
01:30chefs. And this year, we got your late-night cravings covered. Stop by Essence Eats, the let-out
01:36edition. This food truck block party will keep you fueled as you head to all that Essence Fest
01:41late-night has to offer. Get your power suit ready. Essence E-Suite is back. From panel conversations
01:48featuring leading Black women in business to recruitment, it's the number one destination for your career
01:53advancement. Essence After Dark returns. Join us for late-night comedy shows featuring Fat Tuesday and
02:01special music curations featuring Afrobeats and classic R&B curations. And there's even more. You gotta
02:08see it to believe it. Start mapping out your weekend now. It's all going down June 30th to July 3rd at the
02:15Essence Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola. More information at EssenceFestival.com.
02:22And there we go.
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