Taste of Africa Fest will return to New Orleans on July 19 with live performances and authentic African cuisine.

Inspired by the outstanding Frozen Irish Coffee made at Erin Rose in New Orleans, a cocktail that is a drink and dessert all in one.

You can enjoy live music and a large collection of vegan food options.

Many of the culinary stations at Essence are New Orleans based, but there are plenty of Black-owned spots to visit around town in between seminars and music performances.

A version of this article appears in print on July 10, 2025, Section D, Page 8 of the New York edition with the headline: Essence Fest Slowed, but Its Looks Didn’t.

During the Fourth of July weekend, women nationwide assembled their closest friends and family members to travel to New Orleans for the annual ESSENCE Festival of Cultural.

Carnival Cruise Line's new resort in the Bahamas opens and the Carnival Liberty will sail from the Port of New Orleans. Carnival Dream is also coming back.

There's a lot to like about this New Orleans Saints offense heading into the 2025 National Football League season, if it can stay healthy. There are some pretty ...

Cruise lines expand in New Orleans, boosting tourism and local economy.

Essence Festival 2025 sees lower crowds in New Orleans amid rising costs, shifting vibes, and holiday travel hesitations.

"Homicide Squad New Orleans" Season 2 premieres Thursday, July 17, on A&E.

Shark Week is nearly here, and so are restaurant deals. Ziggi's Coffee just dropped a new limited-time Finding Nemo-inspired beverage, with prices starting at just $5.