2025 Westbank Heritage Festival kicks off in Westwego

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Saturday, Sept. 20 kicks off the annual Westbank Heritage Food & Music Festival at the Alario Center.

Since 2015, the two day event has served as a cultural celebration for residents of the Westbank of Jefferson Parish.

In the past, the affair has featured several vendors for food and public needs as well as big name music artists including Tamar Braxton, Con Funk Shun, K. Michelle, Cupid, Choppa, Musiq Soulchild and Ginuwine.

The event is free to attend but VIP tickets are available for $50. Parking is $15 per vehicle.

Headlining the 2025 event is award winning R&B group Dru Hill, who is known for hit songs including “5 Steps,” “Beauty,” “These Are the Times,” “The Love We Had,” and so many more.

Other artists taking the stage this weekend includes Mia X with the Original Pinnettes, Shamar Allen, Choppa, Rockin’ Doopsi Jr., DJ Polo & Friends and others. On Sunday, Sept. 21, a Gospel Explosion will take place inside the Alario Center starting at 12 p.m.

The festival is from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday at the Alario Center & Segnette Field at 2000 Segnette Blvd. in Westwego.

For more information and to view to music lineup, visit the Westbank Heritage Festival website.

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