This Memorial Day weekend, the Tremé/7th Ward Arts and Culture Festival returns to celebrate one of the country’s most culturally revered neighborhoods.
Taking place primarily under the North Claiborne Ave. bridge, Tremé Fest happens Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. Two days of live music, food, kids’ activities, arts and more will be included. The live performance schedule is as follows:
MAIN STAGE | SATURDAY, MAY 25
Festival Begins 12:00 p.m.
Between the “Saints Streets” St. Ann – St. Philip
Guest Speaker 12:00 p.m.
Jackson Square All Stars Brass Band 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Slow Rollers Brass Band 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Dat Boi Cue, Iris P, Ragin Rebelz 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Jose Fermin and Merengue4-FOUR 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
Y’Isreal 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.
Corey Henry & The Funktet 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
MAIN STAGE | SUNDAY, MAY 26
Festival Begins 12:00 p.m.
New Orleans Dance Collective 12:00 – 12:15 p.m.
Bernell & The All Starz Brass Band 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Zeka Bru, Chapter Role Play Performer 1:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Tremé Brass Band 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Neshia Ruffins 3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Gina Brown & Anutha Level 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers 5:00 – 5:45 p.m.
James Andrews 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Babydolls Sisterhood, Red Flame Hunters Indians and Original Big 7 Social Aid & Pleasure Club will put on closeout performances.
At Kermit’s Tremé Mother in Law Lounge and the Candlelight Lounge, there will be after parties with the Corey Henry All Star Brass Band and more. For more information, click here.