On Saturday, July 2, Grey Goose Essences — the spirit brand’s fruit and botanical infused-vodka line — pulled out all the stops for the return of Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans with a celebration of “The Main Character, a Tribute to Black Excellence,” at Josephine Estelle, featuring a special performance by DJ Millie and VIP guests including with Janelle Monae, celebrity stylist Zerina Akers, Pelicans point guard Devonté Graham, Saints tight end Juwan Johnson, and more.