GRETNA, La. — It’s a West Bank tradition that brings big names, local flavor, and thousands of people.

For more than three decades, Gretna Fest has been filling the streets of downtown Gretna with music, food, and family fun. Organizers say this year is no different.

The three-day festival is happening on both sides of the levee in Gretna. It runs Friday afternoon through Sunday evening with multiple stages showcasing acts like Natasha Bedingfield, Sam Hunt, Collective Soul, and plenty of local artists as well.

There is a slight change in how the festival looks this year.

“The footprint shrunk a little bit this year. It’s a little more compressed. It works out better for the neighborhood, for the city, but the number of people is still the same that’ll be coming through here. Thousands

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