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A Cultural Homecoming: The 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Returns to New Orleans with Icons, Tributes, and Soul-Stirring Performances
Get ready, Houston! The soul of Black culture is calling us back to New Orleans for the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola®, promising an unforgettable celebration of heritage, music, and empowerment. Set against the electric backdrop of the Big Easy, this year's festival isn't just a music event—it's a powerful love letter to our past, present, and future.
