Still, her setup was not shut down. Officers have historically enforced restrictions prohibiting illegal vending within the "Clean Zone," and officials said this year was no different.

The clean zone will include the Central Business District, French Quarter, Treme and Tulane-Gravier. It includes the Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Thanks to citizen input, the NOLA Council cleaned up Mayor Cantrell's 'clean zone' ordinance just in time for Essence Fest.

This year's Essence Fest should be safe from unauthorized events thanks to another "clean zone" ordinance from the New Orleans City Council. Thanks to another “clean zone” ordinance by the New ...