Over 540,000 Attendees Descend Upon New Orleans Over Fourth Of July Weekend For Largest Ever ESSENCE Festival

NEW YORK, July 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 540,000 attendees from around the globe descended upon New Orleans this Fourth of July weekend for the 19th annual ESSENCE Festival, making 2013 the largest in the event's 19 year history.  With an expanded cultural focus and renewed...