Keith Lee festival debuts as Bayou Boogaloo pivots

Carlie Kollath Wells

Image shows a photo of Keith Lee holding a tiktok award and another photo of people in kayaks, canoes and floaties in the water. — Keith Lee, left, and Bayou Boogaloo. Photos: Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images; Erika Goldring/Getty Images

TikTok food influencer Keith Lee hosts his inaugural festival in New Orleans this weekend, while Bayou Boogaloo celebrates its 20th anniversary with a smaller, reimagined format.

Why it matters: You've got plenty to do after casting your ballot Saturday.

The big picture: Keith Lee's FamiLee Day takes over the UNO Lakefront festival ground Saturday from noon to 10pm.

Lee's producing the event with New Orleans restaurateur Larry Morrow and Live Nation.
The festival has a "food village" curated by Lee. Several vendors, like Fantasy Tacos and B Sweet Bistro, are New Orleans spots Lee's raved about in his viral videos.
Kirk Franklin and Mannie Fresh headline the musical lineup, plus there's an obstacle course and other activities.
Tickets start at $69.50. Discounted $30 tickets for locals were sold out as of Thursday.

Meanwhile, Bayou Boogaloo ditched its signature floating free-for-all this year, with the organizer citing increased costs and reduced attendance.

They moved off the water to ticketed events with local music, art and food at The Broadside and Pitot House.
The music starts Friday at The Broadside and runs all weekend. Pitot House will host a more VIP-style gathering.
The daytime fest activities are free Saturday and Sunday at The Broadside, but tickets are needed for other events.

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Keith Lee festival debuts as Bayou Boogaloo pivots

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