# Event Details - **Event Name**: THE HBCU ALUMNI KICKOFF HOSTED BY HOWARD UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: PATRÓN TEQUILA PRESENTS THE HBCU ALUMNI KICKOFF HOSTED BY HOWARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FRIDAY JULY 3rd 2026 @ JOLIEAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/202b7ee0-71a5-11f1-bf47-2b68e73a9c81-rimg-w592-h740-dc151913-gmir.jpg Patrón Tequila, Gee Willie, Big Stan Productions & HereWeGo Entertainment Present...HBCU Alumni Kickoff hosted by Howard University Alumni AssociationEssence Festival Weekend 2026The culture. The connections. The celebration.Kick off Essence Festival Weekend with an upscale gathering of HBCU graduates, professionals, entrepreneurs, Greeks, community leaders, and friends from across the country as we come together for an unforgettable afternoon of networking, fellowship, music, cocktails, and Black excellence.Whether you attended an HBCU, support the HBCU experience, or simply enjoy being around accomplished, like-minded people, this is the place to be as alumni from schools across the nation gather in New Orleans to reconnect, celebrate, and create new opportunities.Event Details? Friday, July 3, 2026⏰ 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM? JOLIE - 324 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130? Miami Chic AttirePlease note: No athletic wear, jerseys, or hats.Hosted ByHarold Montgomery (Morehouse College)Chad Kennedy (Howard University)Sean Blondell (Howard University)Ted James (Southern University)Dr. Stan Wiltz (Xavier University of Louisiana)And Special GuestsThis event welcomes all HBCU alumni, family, friends, supporters, and professionals looking to start their Essence Festival Weekend with style.Tickets & VIP TablesGeneral Admission, VIP Experiences, and Reserved Tables are available.?️ Secure your tickets today:HBCUDayPartyNola.Eventbrite.comSpace is limited and this event is expected to sell out.Where HBCU Excellence Meets Essence Weekend. ?✨?#HBCUAlumniKickoff #EssenceFestivalWeekend #HBCUPride #BlackExcellence #NewOrleansEvents #HBCUNetworking #EssenceWeekendNOLA #HowardUniversity #MorehouseCollege #XULA #GreekLife #NOLAEvents - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/the-hbcu-alumni-kickoff-hosted-by-howard-university-alumni-association/100001990599091468 - **Event Categories**: festivals, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: JOLIE - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20.44, max: 822.16, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Orleans - **state**: LA - **country**: United States - **location**: JOLIE - **lat**: 29.94452369999999 - **long**: -90.06640159999999 - **full address**: JOLIE, 324 Julia Street, New Orleans, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: THE HBCU ALUMNI KICKOFF HOSTED BY HOWARD UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/bc726f7809a83c2effeac4b02d5ff6fab399746d95348406019d74036b106310-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc486374-gmir.jpg?v=1780041943 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is THE HBCU ALUMNI KICKOFF HOSTED BY HOWARD UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION being held? - **A:** THE HBCU ALUMNI KICKOFF HOSTED BY HOWARD UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at JOLIE, 324 Julia Street, New Orleans, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing THE HBCU ALUMNI KICKOFF HOSTED BY HOWARD UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION? - **A:** THE HBCU ALUMNI KICKOFF HOSTED BY HOWARD UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION is organized by HereWeGo Entertainment. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** THE HBCU ALUMNI KICKOFF HOSTED BY HOWARD UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. 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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