Rock The Boat Part 2: All White 4th of July Cruise During Essence Fest 2026

NEW ORLEANS… IT’S ESSENCE FEST WEEKEND — TIME TO ROCK THE BOAT!

This 4th of July, we’re turning the heat all the way up with Rock The Boat Part 2: All White Independence Day Boat Ride — happening during Essence Music Festival Weekend!

We’re taking over the water aboard the iconic Creole Queen Riverboat for the ULTIMATE all-white day party on the river!

FRIDAY, JULY 4TH, 2025

1 Poydras Street | New Orleans, LA

Boards at 1PM | Departs 2PM Sharp | Returns 4PM

DRESS CODE:

ALL WHITE EVERYTHING – Keep it clean, classy & summer-fly.

No effort, no entry.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

 DJs spinning R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Afrobeats & more

A fly, grown crowd ready to vibe

Full bar & nonstop party energy

Food available for purchase

Epic photo ops with the New Orleans skyline

The perfect move for Essence Fest Weekend

TICKETS:

Early Bird Admission tickets are only $49.99! (SOLD OUT)

TICKETS ARE NOW $59.99 - while they last!

This event WILL sell out.

INFO + TICKETS:

www.RockTheBoatParty.net

Please note: All sales are final. NO REFUNDS.