The 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival launched with full flavor and fanfare, as captured in a popular r/jazzfest post titled "So it begins #CrawfishStrudel." A hand holding the iconic crawfish strudel framed a festival stage alive with attendees and glowing screens—instantly signaling that Jazz Fest had officially started.
Community reactions on the thread highlight the festive spirit:
- Official Kickoff: Users bubbled with excitement, commenting "NOW it’s official. Happy Festing."
- Foodie Love: The crawfish strudel drew rave reviews, with one attendee admitting to returning for seconds, praising its festival staple status.
- Festival Energy: Many shared their joy and enthusiasm about being on-site for the legendary New Orleans event.
- Practical Questions: Helpful discussions cropped up, including curious inquiries about this year’s beer prices.
- Local Favorites: The crawfish strudel clearly stole hearts as a top pick among fans of festival eats.
The 2025 Jazz Fest runs from April 24 to May 4 and boasts a star-studded lineup featuring Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Lil Wayne & The Roots, Lenny Kravitz, and Kacey Musgraves. The festival continues to blend world-class music with New Orleans’ unique culinary offerings, creating an unforgettable cultural celebration.
For deeper insights:
- No burgers but plenty of crawfish at this iconic New Orleans music festival
- A local’s guide to Jazz Fest 2025
- Jazz Fest 2025 lineup: Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band and Luke Combs to headline
Jazz Fest 2025 is underway — and it’s as vibrant, tasty, and sonically rich as ever. Happy festing!
Source: r/jazzfest