World famed Tiger marching band hits Essence Fest stage

NEW ORLEANS, La. (KNOE) – Essence Fest put HBCU culture and Grambling State University in front of a national audience in the 2026 event.

The Tiger Marching Band along with Eva Marcille, headlined the festival’s “The World is My Yard” platform.

This is more than just a performance; it is a full cultural and recruiting opportunity for the HBCU community…

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