On March 24 and 25, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the fifth annual Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival. Newly reopened after years of post-Katrina repair, the park will come alive with the sounds of the African Diaspora.  Celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Louisiana, the festival showcases the influences from Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America that combined in the Crescent City to make New Orleans a melting pot of world culture.

With two stages of music and dance, plus a huge arts market, a fresh foods market, prepared food vendors and beverages and a social services community center, the Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival is more than just an event. It's a true community celebration.

» See the music schedule on the Jazz & Heritage Foundation website