NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo is returning to Bayou St. John in New Orleans for a 17th year.
As preparations begin for the music, food and fun-filled event, organizers have announced the music lineup for the 2024 festival.
This year’s headliners will include Wu-Tang Clan founding member GZA with the Phunky Nomads, former Prince bassist Nik West, Afroman and Naughty Professor with Chali 2na.
Attendees can also expect live music performances on two stages from George Porter Jr. & the Runnin’ Pardners, Morning 40 Federation, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Lez Zeppelin, Quintron & Miss Pussycat, ÍFÉ, Eric Johanson, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr., Rumpelsteelskin feat. Ed Williams of The Revivalists, Saxkixave, Suplecs, Pollo Asado: A NOLA Tribute to Ween, Raw Deal feat. Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph, Dave Jordan & the NIA, Sierra Green & the Giants, Tiny Dinosaur, Marina Orchestra, Hash Cabbage, Los Guiros and the St. Claude Serenaders.
In addition to music, the Comedy and Cabaret tent will include performances from Minx Burlesque, Josh Starkman’s Variety Hour, Eureeka’s Drag Brunch, Stoned vs. Drunk vs. Sober hosted by Isaac Kozell, NOLA Roast Battle hosted by Pickle, Lefty Lucy’s Burlesque Bingo, Comedy Beast with Amanda G and Allison Hotard, Matt Owens, and LGBT LOL with Ryan Rogers and Shep Kelly, Samantha Bednarz, Taj Washington, and Jason Leonard.
While enjoying the live performances, organizers said attendees can also take part in an arts market, a kid’s area, a VIP area, a crawfish eating contest, local food, a baby alligator petting zoo and water activities.
The Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo will take place on May 17, 18 and 19. For more information and ticket prices, visit the Bayou Boogaloo website.
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