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WHO:          DAMON BATISTE, New Orleans Cultural Ambassador, Founder of New Orleans South Africa Connection, inc. (NOSACONN) joins the lineup of

Ryan Shagelic Batiste; Ashlin Parker and Trumpet Mafia; RetroPhunkz; Brass-A-Holics; DJ Apiwe Bubu; Kevin Gulliage and The Blues Groovers; Zing Rex and King Zulu Arrives followed by fireworks; Hot 8 Brass Band; 7th Ward Hunter Indians; and The Black Seminoles Indians.

Enjoy an array of extraordinary artists throughout the day. Lose yourself in the infectious rhythms of jazz, zydeco, and brass bands, as we transport you to a realm that epitomizes the spirit of Mardi Gras.

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WHAT:          A celebration of music, fun, fashion amid retail therapy at the Riverwalk Outlets.  Enjoy a treasure trove of shops offering everything the heart desires, from high-end fashion to captivating souvenirs.

WHERE:          Spanish Plaza; 2 Canal Street @the foot of Canal St. and the Mississippi River New Orleans, LA 70130

WHEN:          Happening 11a.m. Through 7:00 p.m. CST

WHY:          Damon Batiste is Celebrating NOSACONN's 25^th Anniversary, his upcoming Birthday with news of collaborations with South African partners as he and his son DJ advocate for special needs families. Batiste is joining in the 38-year tradition of Lundi Gras reinforcing New Orleans world-wide notoriety for Mardi Gras.

ABOUT:

NOSACONN:

Founded by Damon J. Batiste in 1998, the New Orleans South African Connection, Inc. (NOSACONN) has been a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization, comprised of business, civic, community and entertainment industry leaders, both in New Orleans and in the Republic of South Africa. Visit www.nosaconn.com.

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Riverwalk:        Riverwalk Outlets is a premier first-to-market outlet shopping center located in the heart of downtown New Orleans. Featuring over 75 retailers and restaurants on the bank of the majestic Mississippi River, Riverwalk Outlets offers shoppers and diners an experience like no other.

Major national brands include Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Nordstrom Rack, Le Creuset, Levi's, Calvin Klein Underwear, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Tommy Hilfiger, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Forever 21, Coach, The PUMA Store, and Guess.

Guests enjoy discounts of 25% to 65% every day at these beloved designer brands.