Frida Fest NOLA: A Hispanic Heritage Celebration

🌺 FRIDA FEST + HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION 🌺
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 | 1–6 PM
📍 Café Istanbul
Art. Cultura. Comunidad.
We’re bringing together art, music, food, culture, self-expression, and community for an afternoon celebrating Hispanic Heritage and the unapologetic spirit of Frida Kahlo.
🎟️ TICKETS | $20 PER PERSON
Children 12 and under are FREE!
Tickets are on sale now. Link in the comments.
🌺 DRESS LIKE YOUR FAVORITE FRIDA OR DIEGO AND JOIN US!
Everyone is invited to join Las Fridas in color. Wear your huipil, flowers, traditional dress, textiles, or something that celebrates your heritage and makes you feel fabulous.
HERE’S THE DAY!
🌺 1:00–2:00 PM | WELCOME HOUR | ¡BIENVENIDOS!
Doors open at 1 PM and the celebration begins!
Come early, explore our vendor market, enjoy Latin music, grab something delicious from Aritza’s Kitchen, take photos, meet Las Fridas, and settle in for an afternoon celebrating art, culture, and community.
🎁 FIRST 50 GUESTS GET A SPECIAL FRIDA FEST GIVEAWAY!
Come early. Get your gift. Explore the market. Find your people. And get ready to celebrate.
🌺 2:00 PM | OFFICIAL WELCOME & KICKOFF
We officially kick off Frida Fest at 2 PM!
Stephanie Osborne, representing New Orleans art, fashion, and self-expression, will open our celebration and introduce New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno, the first Latina mayor in the history of New Orleans.
As a coach and meditation specialist, Stephanie’s work centers on helping people reconnect with themselves, discover their authentic voice, and move through the world more fully as who they are. It is a fitting connection to Frida Kahlo, a woman whose art, personal style, and extraordinary sense of self became powerful expressions of her identity.
As a Mexican American woman making history in our city, Mayor Moreno’s presence carries special meaning as we gather to celebrate Hispanic Heritage and honor the enduring legacy of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
Mayor Moreno will offer special welcome remarks before we move into an afternoon of music, culture, art, and celebration.
🎺 3:00–4:00 PM | LIVE MARIACHI
One full hour of live mariachi!
Sing along. Dance. Celebrate.
🌺 4:30 PM | FRIDA LOOK-ALIKE CONTEST
Bring the brows. Bring the flowers. Bring your best Frida!
Our Frida Look-Alike Contest takes center stage with a panel of celebrity judges choosing our Frida Fest winner.
✨ FREE to enter
✨ Register upon arrival
✨ Celebrity judges to be announced
✨ And we CAN’T WAIT to announce the prizes!
🌺 6:00 PM | FRIDA FEST CLOSES
Latin music, vendors, food, drinks, art, and celebration continue throughout the afternoon.
🌺 OUR FRIDA FEST VENDORS
• 4Eleven Medical Massage
• Arte Paloma Negra, Cristina Sanchez
• Artist Lillian Aguinaga
• La Bruja’s Concocted Curiosities, Jennifer Lucio
• Mar y Sol Crochet Arts
• Martha’s Mexican Fresh and Frozen Treats
• Oldham Art and Apothecary, Olivia Oldham
• Pixie Dust Biodegradable Glitter
• Tarot Readings by Terese Aiello
🌮 FOOD BY
• Aritza’s Kitchen
❤️ WITH GRATITUDE TO OUR SUPPORTERS
Community celebrations like Frida Fest are made even more special by the people and local businesses who step up to support them.
A heartfelt thank you to:
• Auld Sweet Olive Bed & Breakfast
• Elizabeth’s
• The Inkwell Press
• Treasure Tattoo
Thank you for supporting Frida Fest, Hispanic Heritage, local art, culture, and community.
Frida Fest + Hispanic Heritage Celebration is presented by Studio Shakti NOLA and Las Fridas Krewe.
🎟️ $20 per person | Children 12 and under FREE
🌺 ART. CULTURA. COMUNIDAD. 🌺