Gifts That Keep Giving: The Essence Edit

The ESSENCE Edit: Gift The Experience   We love a good unboxing video as much as anyone (obviously). But sometimes, the best thing you can give isn't something that's made—it's somewhere you go. This holiday, we're switching it up. We're helping you gift the vibes, the music, the Superdome energy, and that specific joy found only in New Orleans. The ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Presented by Coca-Cola®, returning to New Orleans this Fourth of July weekend 2026, is the gift that will keep giving. Shop Early Bird Tickets → Gift the Ultimate Weekend Experience to: The Bestie Who Needs a Reset: The Weekend Pass. She works hard. She takes care of everyone else. Give her the full Fourth of July weekend—music, culture, and daytime events that feel like a soul-recharge. The Group Chat That's Always Saying "We Should Go": Turn the group chat plans into seats on the floor. Lock in tickets for the squad now, and you've just sorted out the trip of a lifetime before the new year even starts. The Niece, the Nephew, the Cousin: Gift the one person who lives for the concert footage a weekend of unforgettable live performances and that legendary Superdome energy. Gift the Weekend Kwanza Gift Giving Umoja (Unity) & Kuumba (Creativity) If Kwanzaa is about celebrating our culture, community, and creativity, ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Presented by Coca-Cola® is that energy at scale. Gift tickets now and let her unwrap the weekend filled with Black music, Black stories, and Black joy—planned and purchased with intention. Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) We invite you to visit the WeLoveUs.shop platform to purchase gifts from Black makers and creators. Digital Gifting How To: 1. Print the Early Bird ticket confirmation(s). 2. Tuck it inside one of our WeLoveUs.shop partners cards or gift boxes. 3. Add a note: "Pack your bags. We're headed to ESSENCE Fest."   Shop We Love Us →     CUSTOMER SERVICE Subscribe to Essence Give a Gift of Essence Change Your Address Renew Your Subscription Pay Your Bill Questions & Comments NEWSLETTER OPTIONS Unsubscribe Privacy Policy Email Opt-Outs California Privacy Policy CONTACT US ESSENCE PO Box 5001 Harlan, IA 51593-0501 1-800-274-9398   All products and services featured are selected by our editors. ESSENCE.com may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. This email was sent by: Essence 34 35th Street Brooklyn, NY, 11232, US