Since it's debut in New Orleans 14 years ago, (it was the summer before my 8th grade year) I have been a true Essence Festival fan through and through. I have never missed one year of the Essence Festival. Even post Katrina when it was held in Houston, I traveled to Houston to attend. Essence always brings on a host of excitement as it relates to obtaining tickets, experiencing phenomenal live performances by your favorite music artists, deciding on after parties, determining the perfect attire, and anticipating seeing old faces and being presented with some new faces. The Essence Festival promises to be July's most refreshing experience in New Orleans as it comes just in time to break the monotony of the summer routine. In more recent years, the Essence Festival has become a reunion of loved ones. Friends and family come from near and far to attend the festivities for the 4th of July weekend. It has become a tradition. And although, each year, I dread the late nights, the traffic brought on by tourists, and the take over of the entourage...lol...I love being around all the people that I care about so dearly. That is the part of Essence Festival that I enjoy most! While it's nice to meet new faces...it's seeing the familiar ones that draw me to the concert each year. And when the weekend comes to a close, it's bittersweet. I'm happy to go back to my normal routine and get some rest, but I am sad to see everybody go. There is nothing better than being in good company. Now I have to detox off of all this love!
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