Planning is hitting full stride for this summer’s uniquely-created, regional Zydeco Festival – a full day of high-energy music, Creole- and Cajun-style food, activities and fireworks.
Coming on the heels of last year’s successful Thursdays in the Park series, the day-long Zydeco Festival will take over the Pavilion at Turner Park on Saturday, June 27, beginning at noon. Admission is free. The festival will be capped in grand style with a fireworks extravaganza over Turner Park.
The Zydeco Festival is sponsored by Cox Communications. Element Omaha Midtown Crossing is the hotel sponsor.
The festival lineup features some of the most treasured musical artists from throughout the New Orleans, Louisiana, region:
· Little Buck
· Bobby Allen
· Corey Ledet
· Christina Balfa
· DL Menard
· Lazy Lester
· Major Handy
“It’s a special thrill for us – treating the community to this truly unique experience and introducing a big crowd to the good time that is zydeco music,” said Molly Skold, Midtown Crossing’s vice president of marketing and communications.
Not familiar with zydeco? Check out a clip of Festival artist Cory Ledet. Bluesy at its roots with that Creole influence, modern zydeco also incorporates R&B, soul, reggae and rock.
Midtown Crossing restaurants will be on location during the one-of-a-kind festival, offering cold drinks and “zydeco-themed” food. The Grey Plume, for one, is preparing duck fat beignets (a spin on their popular duck fat fries). Wohlner’s is serving alligator jerky. Restaurants on the park have begun accepting outdoor patio reservations.
Midtown Crossing. Five years old. And just getting started. This is what a strong urban core looks like – a diverse neighborhood where restaurants and retail, community events and individual experiences come to life. An energetic embrace when you want to live loudly, a quiet escape when you don’t. We’re dinner conversation with friends and shopping you won’t find anywhere else. 16 acres of life’s little extras: activity, serenity, community. Perfectly centered. East of expected.
For more information about Midtown Crossing, including the latest on residential and retail offerings, events and development amenities, please visit MidtownCrossing.com or contact Molly Skold at (402) 598-9676 or Molly.Skold@MutualofOmaha.com.
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>p class=”p1″>Planning is hitting full stride for this summer’s uniquely-created, regional >strong>Zydeco Festival>/strong> – a full day of high-energy music, Creole- and Cajun-style food, activities and fireworks. >/p>
>p class=”p1″>Coming on the heels of last year’s successful Thursdays in the Park series, the day-long Zydeco Festival will take over the Pavilion at Turner Park on Saturday, June 27, beginning at noon. >strong>Admission is free.>/strong> The festival will be capped in grand style with a fireworks extravaganza over Turner Park. >/p>
>p class=”p1″>The Zydeco Festival is sponsored by Cox Communications. Element Omaha Midtown Crossing is the hotel sponsor. >/p>
>p class=”p1″>The festival lineup features some of the most treasured musical artists from throughout the New Orleans, Louisiana, region: >/p>
>p class=”p1″>· Little Buck >/p>
>p class=”p1″>· Bobby Allen >/p>
>p class=”p1″>· Corey Ledet >/p>
>p class=”p1″>· Christina Balfa >/p>
>p class=”p1″>· DL Menard >/p>
>p class=”p1″>· Lazy Lester >/p>
>p class=”p1″>· Major Handy >/p>
>p class=”p1″>“It’s a special thrill for us – treating the community to this truly unique experience and introducing a big crowd to the good time that is zydeco music,” said Molly Skold, Midtown Crossing’s vice president of marketing and communications. >/p>
>p class=”p1″>>strong>Not familiar with zydeco?>/strong> >a href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsnwmrl2K24″>Check out a clip of Festival artist Cory>/a> Ledet. Bluesy at its roots with that Creole influence, modern zydeco also incorporates R&B, soul, reggae and rock. >/p>
>p class=”p1″>Midtown Crossing restaurants will be on location during the one-of-a-kind festival, offering cold drinks and “zydeco-themed” food. The Grey Plume, for one, is preparing duck fat beignets (a spin on their popular duck fat fries). Wohlner’s is serving alligator jerky. Restaurants on the park have begun accepting outdoor patio reservations.>/p>
>p class=”p1″>>strong>Midtown Crossing>/strong>. Five years old. And just getting started. This is what a strong urban core looks like – a diverse neighborhood where restaurants and retail, community events and individual experiences come to life. An energetic embrace when you want to live loudly, a quiet escape when you don’t. We’re dinner conversation with friends and shopping you won’t find anywhere else. 16 acres of life’s little extras: activity, serenity, community. Perfectly centered. East of expected. >/p>
>p class=”p1″>For more information about Midtown Crossing, including the latest on residential and retail offerings, events and development amenities, please visit MidtownCrossing.com or contact Molly Skold at (402) 598-9676 or >a href=”mailto:Molly.Skold@MutualofOmaha.com”>Molly.Skold@MutualofOmaha.com>/a>.>/p>
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