Sounds and flavors of the Big Easy simmer at Jazz & Heritage Festival.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, held at the Fair Grounds Race Course, is a major attraction for live music enthusiasts. The festival, now in its 54th year, draws approximately half a million visitors from around the world to celebrate the culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana. With 13 stages, 70 food booths, and three arts and crafts marketplaces, the festival offers a wide variety of music genres and Louisiana cuisine. The festival also features a Cultural Exchange Pavilion that highlights a different country each year. Weekend passes are currently on sale, and the festival website provides resources for planning a trip. [Extracted from the article]