Anba Dlo 2016

For more information, videos and pictures visit: http://www.anbadlofestival.org/ GENERAL INFORMATION The Anba Dlo Halloween Festival and Water Symposium is FREE and open to the general public. Now in its 9th year, Anba Dlo, in partnership with A Studio In the Woods, a program of Tulane University, and Mama Maji is unique as a one-of-a-kind, costumed, interactive community festival that celebrates the multicultural and artistic heritage of New Orleans. It is a wonderful kick-off event to the upcoming Halloween celebrations across New Orleans. FIFTH ANNUAL ANBA DLO WATER SYMPOSIUM (5:30pm on Thursday, October 13) Join leaders in the fields of water and flood protection to participate in a discussion that will shape New Orleans’ future. Scientists, educators and environmentalists will discuss the estimated impact of sea level rise and land subsidence on navigation, land loss and flood protection; the dire consequences of a Future Without Action; and the need to use the Mississippi River to achieve coastal restoration through a comprehensive evaluation of a new channel for the river. The event will be followed by a Community Pot Luck Dinner discussion at Café Istanbul, 2372 St. Claude Avenue. PLEASE BRING A DISH. WATER WALK AND LEARN (10:00am-12:00 Noon on Saturday, October 15) Become inspired on water issues through various avenues of learning. The Greater New Orleans Water Collaborative will host a Walk and Learn to focus on the river and the Upper Ninth Ward, pulling together speakers who can provide different perspectives on the river, its role in shaping our city, and our changing relationship with its tide. The students of LAYAYA will give a presentation on their water quality study at noon in Café Istanbul. ANBA DLO HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE (6:00-7:00pm Saturday, October 15) Kick off the evening the proper New Orleans’ way; a parade through the city! Launching from the corner of Royal and Franklin Streets at 6:00pm, this parade will feature many boisterous groups that will get the crowd off their feet and dancing throughout the streets. These groups include The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus, Pussyfooters, The MuffALottas, Mama Maji Amelia Earhawts Cabin Krewe, The Greater New Orleans Water Collaborative, Roux La La, Chuck Perkins and The Voices of the Big Easy with Luther Gray and Spyboy Honey Bannister, Red Hawk Hunter’s Lil’ Queens: Takiera and Tia Augustin, Alambrados O.T.O., and New Orleans Food Cooperative. Water-themed costumes are highly encouraged. ANBA DLO HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL (7:30pm-12:30am Saturday, October 15) Get decked out in your best Halloween costume at this not-to-be-missed FREE festival. Two stages will keep guests entertained all night with musical performers, burlesque, acrobats, interactive art exhibitions, dancers, interactive multimedia art installations, water altars, live auctions, physic readings, food, drink and more! The Healing Center will completely transform into an underwater mystical getaway with headliners including; Doombalaya, 101 Runners, Keng & The Pantheon Of FUNK, Chuck Perkins and the Voices of the Big Easy w/ Luther Grey and Gang Flag Honey Bannister, Viva Le Vox, The Primrose Dolls, The Siouxsies, The Salt Wives, Vanessa Skantze, and more! La Source Ancienne Ounfo will close out the night with a Vodou ceremony and the unveiling of The New Mermaid Fountain by Ricardo Pustanio. MCs: Chuck Perkins, Logan Shutts and Todd 'Thunder' Shaffer! Come and experience the underwater realm of Lasiren’s VIP Lounge with complimentary food and drinks, private viewings of the main headliners from the 2nd-floor balcony of Café Istanbul, physic readings, and the opportunity to rub shoulders with your favorite bands and performers. VIP tickets are only $25 and can be bought at the door or online at http://www.anbadlofestival.org/#!vip/c2ad. **Announcement** Become surrounded by beatiful Cuban artwork by Juan Salazar Salas at his Art Exhibition: "Contracorriente-Crosscurrent" displayed at Lasiren's VIP Lounge! Sponsored by: CubaNOLA Arts Collective. Do not miss out! For more and complete information on artists, lineups, bios, festival history, general questions and more, visit our website at http://www.anbadlofestival.org/ Come experience the magic, beauty, and uniqueness of Anba Dlo 2016!