
Jazz Fest is one of my favorite destinations for an immersion of music, food & culture. There are always big mainstream acts who play but I always head for the smaller stages; and with about 10-11 stages of music happening during the day you certainly have your choice of music! Jazz (classic, contemporary), zydeco, cajun, blues, folk, gospel, country, rock, R&B, Mardi Gras Indians...there is a lot to take in.
Our last trip was 2009 with our then 6 year old daughter. Our previous time there was 1999 pre-marriage:

Here are a few other photos from 2009.
- Elizabeth & Katie walking through Congo Square.
- The Gospel tent in full swing.
- Katie holding onto her hat as we walk.
What I might end up looking like years from now:
If Found Return to Economy Hall, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.
On the way to Jazz fest in the bus:Inside one of the heritage tents:
Greetings from Jazz Fest, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.
Here is a photo of The Capri Motel where I stayed for Jazz Fest in 1992. It had its "charm":
Capri Motel, New Orleans 1992, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.
Here are some Jazz Fest images from 1996 which feature one of the second line parades (and anyone can join) which happen during the fest:
Jazz Fest Second Line, 1996, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.
Taken during this second line parade at the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, 1996.
Jazz Fest, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.
Taken during this second line parade at the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, 1996.
Taken during this second line parade at the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, 1996.
April, 1996 - Second Line, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.
Taken during this second line parade at the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, 1996.
Taken during this second line parade at the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, 1996.
2nd Line, April 1996, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr. Note: this was scanned from the original darkroom print using Luminos paper (the company is no longer in business I hear - are they now owned by Kentmere or were they two totally separate companies?); this photo was not photoshopped but looking back at the print it looks like I went a bit far in burning in the sky. Ah, those old darkroom days. :) Taken during this second line parade at the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, 1996.
This moment of happiness was at the Cajun/Zydeco stage:
Jazz Fest Enjoyment, 1996, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.
Since the atmosphere is casual, one can just break into a spontaneous run/dance in the tents such as this at the Lagniappe Tent:
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