Add the French Quarter Festival to the list of events canceled by the fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic in Louisiana. Organizers this morning announce the festival, set for Sep. 30 - Oct. 2, will not proceed.
“After careful consideration and with consultation from a host of experts including City and State officials, we concluded this was the best decision for the safety and security of our community,” says Emily Madero, CEO of French Quarter Festivals, Inc. “We share the heartbreak this announcement brings to our fans, musicians, food vendors, and our broader community and we look forward to returning stronger together April 21-24, 2022 for French Quarter Festival!”
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Officials with the fest said they must prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of fans, musicians, staff, volunteers, and everyone else associated with the event.
With help from Chevron, the fest will provide relief payments to roughly 1,500 musicians and others who lost work because of this cancellation.
“We thank the French Quarter Festival team for putting the safety of the public first and for quickly developing this special program,” said Leah Brown, Public Affairs Manager for Chevron’s Gulf of Mexico Business Unit. “This initiative will offer some financial support to local musicians and the gig community who have brought great joy to the people of the Crescent City. We hope our funding will assist these incredible artists during this challenging time.”