Satchmo Summerfest
For ten years running New Orleans celebrates one of it’s own in style! Every year to coincide with the greatest of jazz icons, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong’s birthday (August 4th) one of the best summer festivals around is held on the grounds of the Old U.S. Mint at the very edge of New Orleans famous French Quarter and not to far from the famous French Market. This year’s festival officially runs from Thursday August 5th through Sunday August 8th, however some events to tend to start a day or two before.
Last year’s events kicked off on Wednesday with the Satchmo Art Festival that was a real crowd pleaser of an event, lots of great art celebrating the Louis Armstrong & other jazz icons were available to delight the crowds. Attendees also gathered in Armstrong Park to celebrate at the Satchmo Birthday Party.
Louis B. "Satchmo" Armstrong
During the weekend on the grounds of the Old U.S. Mint you’ll find three stages of Jazz music, which include genres such as traditional jazz, contemporary jazz, and brass bands. You’ll also find sponsors’ booths, stands with traditional New Orleans cuisines and lots of “Satchmo” merchandise.
The celebration wraps up on Sunday, where patrons packed into St. Augustine Church on Governor Nicholls Street, to participate in the heralded Jazz Mass where, upon conclusion, the crowds dance into the streets to join in the second-line parade to the festival. If there’s one celebration in August to head down to NOLA for, it’s the Satchmo SummerFest! You can check out the official site at www.satchmosummerfest.com
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