The festivities continued in the “Big Easy” with more celebrity appearances, great music, culture and tons of fun!
Apart from those that took the stage others in attendance included NBA baller Chris Paul, Actor Lance Gross, MC Lyte, Moni Love, music executive Kevin Liles, rapper Pusha T and many others.
Actors Terry Crews, Essence Atkins & David Mann dance onstage at the VIP screening
Eric Benet performs
Actress Garcelle Beauvais
Kool Moe Dee attends 2011 Essence Festival
Morris Day of Morris Day and The Time
Jill Scott
Kanye West
Patti LaBelle & Ledisi
Actress Regina King
Photos by: Bolen, Raglin & Nunez, WireImage