# Event Details - **Event Name**: Festival Welcome Gala w/Cedric Richmond, Troy Carter, Helena Moreno - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 am - **Event Description**: The Festival Wknd Kickoff Gala with Former Senior Advisor to the President Cedric Richmond x Congressman Troy Carter x Mayor Helena MorenoAbout this EventD'USSE, BIG STAN PRODUCTIONS & HEREWEGO ENTERTAINMENTpresent...The Official Annual 4th of July Weekend Celebrity Music Festival Takeover'sWELCOME TO NEW ORLEANS GALA + AFTER PARTY~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2K26 (8:00PM - 3:00AM)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~@ Nola's Largest & Most Upscale Venue...The METROpolitan Nightclub aka Generations Hall(310 Andrew Higgins Drive in NOLA's Downtown Warehouse District)BUSINESS ATTIRE REQUIREDHosted By...Cedric Richmond (former United States Congressman & Senior Advisor To The President)In Coordination With...United States Congressman TROY CARTERMayor of New Orleans HELENA MORENOSherrif, Orleans Parish MICHELLE WOODFORKFEATURING...ROI ANTHONYBRASS-A-HOLICSUNIVERSAL LANGUAGEDJ MANNIE FRESHDJ CAPTAIN CHARLESDJ RAM 504DJ VINTAGEDJ STRIQUEDJ POPPAMR PERFECT 10DJ JUANE JORDAN& Many More...For Tickets and Sections, Please Visit This is hands down the best "who's who" event to start your weekend as it annually attracts over 3500 urban professionals to the world-famous Metropolitan to mix, mingle & groove with politicians, business owners, professional athletes, entertainers, and other trendsetting tastemakers from across the United States.FOR ALL INQUIRIES, SEND AN EMAIL TO: EssenceTakeover@gmail.com* ALL SALES ARE FINAL **LINEUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE ** PRICE SUBJECT TO CHANGE* - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/festival-welcome-gala-w-cedric-richmond-troy-carter-helena-moreno/100001991121466907 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music-festivals, entertainment, music, parties, fourth-of-july - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: METROpolitan Nightclub (Generations Hall) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 75.37, max: 3516.35, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Orleans - **state**: LA - **country**: United States - **location**: METROpolitan Nightclub (Generations Hall) - **lat**: 29.941802 - **long**: -90.066236 - **full address**: METROpolitan Nightclub (Generations Hall), 310 Andrew Higgins Boulevard, New Orleans, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Festival Welcome Gala w/Cedric Richmond, Troy Carter, Helena Moreno - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/109081bd8a8c477e88ff3f490d33a0b4fa13e0cbb6bf0d530642e8e8e6282c41-rimg-w800-h600-dc151215-gmir.jpg?v=1780657498 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Festival Welcome Gala w/Cedric Richmond, Troy Carter, Helena Moreno being held? - **A:** Festival Welcome Gala w/Cedric Richmond, Troy Carter, Helena Moreno takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 am at METROpolitan Nightclub (Generations Hall), 310 Andrew Higgins Boulevard, New Orleans, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Festival Welcome Gala w/Cedric Richmond, Troy Carter, Helena Moreno? - **A:** Festival Welcome Gala w/Cedric Richmond, Troy Carter, Helena Moreno is organized by HereWeGo Entertainment, Big Stan Productions & Red Carpet Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Festival Welcome Gala w/Cedric Richmond, Troy Carter, Helena Moreno is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Orleans, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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