The festival showcases a Mardi Gras Indian battle.
Congo Square in Armstrong Park becomes center stage for a melting pot of New Orleans culture on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival. Brass bands, Mardi Gras Indians, New Orleans funk and African dance fill the line-up at this free, family-friendly fest. We picked out four cool things to check out at the fest.
See a Mardi Gras Indian battle.
Groove to a set from DJ Soul Sister.
Some of the best middle and high school area bands battle.
If you love local school bands, then you can’t miss the “Class Got Brass” competition for Louisiana middle and high school brass bands. Students battle it out for a top prize of $10,000. This year’s contestants haven’t been released yet, but previous winners include local favorites like St. Augustine High School, Edna Karr High School and Landry-Walker High School. So, you know you’re in for a treat. See the competition on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Rebirth Brass Band closes out the Fest.