The Midcity Bayou Boogaloo has announced the lineup for its 13th annual festival, happening May 18-20 along the banks of Bayou St. John. Of note this year: Leo Nocentelli, Marc Broussard, and Deacon John & the Ivories. Each of these artists is making their Bayou Boogaloo debut.

This is a FREE festival. 

The full lineup includes Alex McMurray, Arrianne Keelen, Bag of Donuts, Bon Bon Vivant, Marc Broussard, Cha Wa, Corey Ledet, Deacon John & The Ivories, Iceman Special, Walter Wolfman Washington and the Roadmasters with special guest Samantha Fish, Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes, La Tran-K, Mainline, Leo Nocentelli & The Funkin Truth, Magnetic Ear, MC Sweet Tea & The Tasty Hots plus Malevitus, Naughty Professor, Otto, Paa Kow, Pet Fangs, Riders Against the Storm, Roland Guerin Band, Sasha Masakowski & Art Market, Sierra Green & The Soul Machine, Sonic Bloom featuring Eric Bloom, The N.O. Soul Stars James Brown Tribute, Toubab Krewe and 101 Runners featuring Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and Big Chief Juan Pardo.

Over 30,000 people attended last year and this year's event will take place on four stages. The festival also features an arts market with over 60 regional artists, a Family Village with games and activities for kids, food from 30+ local restaurants and caterers, plus activities to take advantange of the Boogaloo's unique location along the bayou-- paddling, biking, yoga, and more.