Skip the traffic, dodge the parking headaches, and roll into Essence Festival stress-free with RTA!
No Parking.
No Problem.
Leave behind the high parking fees and bumper-to-bumper frustration. Ride RTA and arrive relaxed, ready to fest!
Easy, Affordable, Unlimited Rides
Get unlimited rides with a Jazzy Pass. $3 for 1 day. $8 for 3 days. Valid on buses, streetcars, and ferries!
Learn MoreHow to Roll This Weekend
Airport Trips
Ride the 202–Airport Express for direct travel between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and Downtown. It’s the cheapest way to get downtown from the airport quickly.
Ride to the Convention Center
The 49–Riverfront Streetcar rolls from French Market in the French Quarter directly to the Convention Center. Easily connect to Canal streetcars along the way.
Heading Downtown from Mid-City
Take the 47-Canal / Cemeteries or 48-Canal / City Park streetcars. Both streetcars ride down Canal St. into the heart of Downtown and along the edge of the French Quarter.
Buses will also serve these routes during peak ridership periods during the festival.
Dress for the Fest
Don't forget to show your NOLA love with our streetcar merchandise — caps, bottles, and towels that will keep you comfy the whole time.
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