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April 29th, 2017
Our photographers are on the scene to capture the moments that make Jazz Fest special. Check out some highlights from Day 1 below! More will be added throughout the day.
Jazz Fest 2017 Day 1

WWOZ's Action Jackson with band director Wilbert Rawlins. Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Golden Sioux parading during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Golden Sioux parading during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Golden Sioux parading during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Golden Sioux parading during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Joe Krown Trio with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russel Batiste Jr. during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Joe Krown Trio with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russel Batiste Jr. during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Joe Krown Trio with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russel Batiste Jr. during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Joe Krown Trio with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russel Batiste Jr. during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Joe Krown Trio with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russel Batiste Jr. during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Black Mohawk Spy Queen during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Black Mohawk Spy Boy during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Big Chief Kevin parading with Black Foot Hunters during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

John Mahoney Big Band perform at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

John Mahoney Big Band perform at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

John Mahoney Big Band perform at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

David L. Harris performs at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

David L. Harris performs at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

David L. Harris performs at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

David L. Harris performs at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

New food item: Fried Des Allemands Catfish Filet Po-Boy from Galley Seafood Restaurant in Food Area 2 at Jazz Fest 2017

Steve Masakowski and James Singleton of Astral Project on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel

Tony Dagradi and Steve Masakowski of Astral Project on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel

Walter "Wolfman" Washington performs with Joe Krown Trio on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
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