How to Spend 5 Days in New Orleans During Essence Fest - Travel Itinerary
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Every woman in America needs to experience Essence Fest at least once in her life.
The culture, the music, the food, the sisterhood, it's all unmatched.
We always have an amazing time meeting our clients and seeing their excitement firsthand.
Yes, the schedule ran a little long, but we still had an incredible time and would absolutely do it again.
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Thinking about traveling to New Orleans any time soon? 🎷🎉 Here's your ultimate 5-day guide on what to expect if you visit during one of the most exciting cultural celebrations in the U.S. - The Essence Music Festival! From panels featuring celebrities and thought leaders, to the electric concert nights at the Caesar Superdome, to delicious Creole and Cajun cuisine in the French Quarter — this vlog takes you step by step through our Essence Fest adventure in the Big Easy. Become A Travel Advisor, part-time or full-time, and save or make $1000s on Travel. here's the link for more information: https://blessedtotravel.com/travel-advisors 💡 Perfect for first-time visitors and repeat travelers looking to plan their own itinerary. 00:00 Intro 01:40 What Is The Essence Festival 03:44 On The Road to New Orleans 04:18 Best Places to Stay in New Orleans 07:25 Best Ways to Get Around New Orleans 10:31 Where We Stayed in New Orleans 13:47 Dinner at NeYow's Creole Cafe 16:50 The Meet & Greet 18:33 Dinner at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux 19:41 First Day of Convention Center Activities 24:14 Lorretta's Authentic Pralines Bakery 26:16 Lunch at Lil Dizzy's Cafe 28:58 First Night Concert 34:01 Second Day of Convention Center Activities 36:56 The Move to The Hyatt Place Convention Center 38:34 Audubon Park 40:58 Dinner at Joey K's Restaurant Bar 42:41 Canal Street vs Bourbon Street vs Frenchmen Street 47:13 The Casino 48:06 Third & Final Day of Convention Center Activities 49:10 Visit to Jackson Square 51:25 Visit to The French Market 53:51 Dinner at Mr. Ed's Southern Creole Kitchen 54:22 Third & Final Night of Concerts 58:31 Closing ✈️ Already planning for Essence Festival 2026? We’ve got 2026 essence festival packages available — here's the link: Essence Festival Packages: https://essenceweekend.com Valentino Cologne: https://amzn.to/4fYJiN0 🛍️ Don’t forget to check out our travel gear and shirts in our YouTube store. 🔔 Hit Subscribe and turn on notifications for more travel guides, festival vlogs, and cruise adventures. #2026EssenceFestivalPackages #EssenceFestival #EssenceFest2025 #NewOrleansTravel #FestivalVlog #EssenceFestivalGuide #NOLAItinerary #BlackTravelVloggers #EssenceExperience #NewOrleansThingsToDo #CulturalFestivalsUSA FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS: 👨🏼💻Official website: http://www.blessedtotravel.com/ 👋🏻Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blessedtotravel 📸Instagram : https://instagram.com/blessedto_travel/ 🕊Twitter : http://twitter.com/blessedtotravel Subscribe to our channel if you love cruising. How We Save Thousands each year on Cruises and Vacations: https://blessedtotravel.aweb.page/10-Travel-Scenarios 360 Camera for Vacation on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YIdUel Invisible Selfie Stick on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4jTmakl Magnetic Hooks for Cruises on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mcSIqZ