Shall We Gather? Allyship, Music & The Power of Collective Voice
Recreating the spirit and structure of the mass meetings that powered the Civil Rights Movement, March On!.
New Orleans’ National Impact: Three Families Behind a Movement
At the heart of this special event is a rare, intimate roundtable with members of three of New Orleans’ most influential civil rights families — the Francis, Landrieu, and Morial families — whose leadership represents a powerful, enduring legacy that helped shape not just New Orleans but the broader arc of American democracy.
Opening Night Awards Gala — A Mardi Gras Celebration
The March On! Gala launches the Festival with a vibrant, high-energy Mardi Gras–inspired celebration — an unforgettable opening night filled with music, culture, awards, dinner, dancing, and community.