Hundreds of followers loved the ultimate day of Jazz Fest. Because the pageant got here to an finish, NOPD says new safety measures helped make it a secure and profitable occasion.“It’s music, it is the meals, I imply we have been all around the world, however there isn’t any place like New Orleans,” stated Keisia Sobers-ButlerAs festivalgoers reeled in signature meals and stay music, they have been surrounded by enhanced safety measures.An elevated police presence, bag checks, and walk-through screenings have been a couple of protocols carried out throughout this yr’s Jazz Fest.“It was secure general, and I wish to thank our officers and companions who actually did put together; we did table-top workouts. We’re at all times serious about the security, however we additionally realize it’s so individuals can have enjoyable,” stated Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick.Kirkpatrick says the brand new security measures helped safe the fairgrounds.”Very small incidents that have been extra alongside the traces of individuals leaping the fence, and we solely had about three to 4, so actually a great occasion throughout,” Kirkpatrick stated.Followers danced alongside as dozens of their favourite artists took the stage, together with Maze, who carried out a particular tribute to the late Frankie Beverly.That is simply certainly one of greater than 600 acts that carried out throughout a dozen levels through the pageant.”We’re additionally celebrating the tradition and our heritage, so we simply get to see everybody come collectively and benefit from the totally different number of music. It is simply thrilling, and we get to attempt all the nice meals,” stated Rechelle French.With the fifty fifth Annual Jazz Fest formally coming to an finish, festivalgoers say they’re already wanting ahead to subsequent yr.“It is simply superb to be from right here, and it is superb that the individuals get to see what we do right here globally and the way essential music is to our metropolis,” French stated. The pageant wrapped up with a efficiency from the long-lasting Patti LaBelle.
Hundreds of followers loved the ultimate day of Jazz Fest. Because the pageant got here to an finish, NOPD says new safety measures helped make it a secure and profitable occasion.
“It’s music, it is the meals, I imply we have been all around the world, however there isn’t any place like New Orleans,” stated Keisia Sobers-Butler
As festivalgoers reeled in signature meals and stay music, they have been surrounded by enhanced safety measures.
An elevated police presence, bag checks, and walk-through screenings have been a couple of protocols carried out throughout this yr’s Jazz Fest.
“It was secure general, and I wish to thank our officers and companions who actually did put together; we did table-top workouts. We’re at all times serious about the security, however we additionally realize it’s so individuals can have enjoyable,” stated Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick.
Kirkpatrick says the brand new security measures helped safe the fairgrounds.
“Very small incidents that have been extra alongside the traces of individuals leaping the fence, and we solely had about three to 4, so actually a great occasion throughout,” Kirkpatrick stated.
Followers danced alongside as dozens of their favourite artists took the stage, together with Maze, who carried out a particular tribute to the late Frankie Beverly.
That is simply certainly one of greater than 600 acts that carried out throughout a dozen levels through the pageant.
“We’re additionally celebrating the tradition and our heritage, so we simply get to see everybody come collectively and benefit from the totally different number of music. It is simply thrilling, and we get to attempt all the nice meals,” stated Rechelle French.
With the fifty fifth Annual Jazz Fest formally coming to an finish, festivalgoers say they’re already wanting ahead to subsequent yr.
“It is simply superb to be from right here, and it is superb that the individuals get to see what we do right here globally and the way essential music is to our metropolis,” French stated.
The pageant wrapped up with a efficiency from the long-lasting Patti LaBelle.
