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This weekend marks the 23rd annual Essence Festival in New Orleans!

From Tracee Ellis Ross to Boris Kodjoe to Niecy Nash, here’s a peek at what your favorite celebs are doing at the star-studded event, via Instagram.

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2016 Essence Festival - Day 2 Source:Getty

This weekend marks the 23rd annual Essence Festival in New Orleans! From Tracee Ellis Ross to Boris Kodjoe to Niecy Nash, here’s a peek at what your favorite celebs are doing at the star-studded event, via Instagram.

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