New Orleans is a town where there are way more festivals than I could ever name, let alone ever attend. But there is definitely a single festival that has basically set the tone for all the rest of the festivals throughout Louisiana. It’s always growing and changing, but luckily some of the most important aspects of the festival always stay the same.

The festival is held the last weekend of April and the first weekend of May every year.
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It has over seven different stages that include almost all of the most amazing musical artists in all of Louisiana.
Legendary artists of all types have come to play at the Jazz Fest, including acts like Simon & Garfunkel, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder (playing this year), and Fats Domino.
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Sharon Jones of the Dap Kings, pictured here, passed away just a few years earlier.
Throughout the festival there are some of the most amazing parades of Mardi Gras Indians in all of their beauty.
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It makes for a lively atmosphere that you won't soon forget.

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Another incredible aspect of the Jazz Fest is the food options.
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They have some of the most diverse and interesting food options anywhere in New Orleans.
One of the values of the festival is making sure there is a place for Louisiana artists to grow and be supported.
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All of the traditional New Orleans music styles are represented fully at the festival. Some of my favorite bands that perform are the gospel bands.
The energy of the big crowd that gathers each year to celebrate the incredible music found here.
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It's a really special event, where the hardest question to answer is always, how can you hear so much amazing music in such little time?
So if you haven't yet found yourself in New Orleans for Jazz Fest yet, we think you should go ahead and come.
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It is definitely one of the most magical and beautiful weekends in all of New Orleans throughout the year.

What is your favorite festival in New Orleans? What’s your favorite part of Jazz Fest? Let us know what you love in the comments below. We love to hear your comments and feedback!

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