Photos by Karen Felder-Johnson Data News Weekly Contributor
This year’s Tremé Fall Festival marked a milestone 10th Anniversary, honoring the neighborhood’s deep Cultural Roots with a vibrant celebration of food, art, and music. The annual event once again brought together locals and visitors to experience the Heart of New Orleans through its music, cuisine, and community spirit.
Festivalgoers enjoyed an incredible lineup featuring Eliza Sonnenschein, Leroy Jones & The Tremé All-Stars with Mitchell Player and Shannon Powell, The Original Pinettes Brass Band, The Herlin Riley Quartet, and Fan Favorites Kermit Ruffins, Shamarr Allen, Ratchet Jazz, and DJ Jubilee, who closed the celebration on a high-energy note.
“The Tremé Fall Festival is a celebration of our neighborhood, our culture bearers, our history, and our landmarks like St. Augustine Catholic Church, the Backstreet Museum, and the African American Museum,” said Naydja Bynum, President of the Friends of Tremé Culture. “Funds raised are reinvested through grants to churches, social aid and pleasure clubs, and cultural organizations that keep Tremé’s spirit alive.”
This year’s Honoree, Big Chief Victor Harris of the Fi-Yi-Yi Mandingo Warriors, received a Proclamation from U.S. Representative Troy Carter during the Patron Party. The festival’s signature second-line parade, organized by Saran and Adolph Bynum, honored Harris and the culture bearers who keep the city’s traditions thriving.
“The second line embodies the rhythm, soul, and pride of Tremé,” said Saran Bynum. “Each year, we honor those who preserve our culture, because their art is the Heartbeat of New Orleans.”
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