Downtown After 5 will bring New Orleans music and culture to Pack Square Park on Friday, August 21. The free downtown Asheville event is now scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m. at 80 Court Plaza.
J & The Causeways will headline New Orleans Night, with Bayou Diesel opening and Asheville Second Line making a special appearance. The lineup is designed around the music, rhythms and community traditions associated with New Orleans.
Asheville Mardi Gras will serve as the event’s nonprofit partner. The local organization supports cultural events and community celebrations that connect Asheville with New Orleans traditions…