From July 19-24, enjoy the cocktail festival that draws mixologists for five straight days of tastings, performances and special events around New Orleans. There are seminars, parties and something for every type of ‘tail lover. The event began in 2002 and is now the top global cocktail fest and where many bartenders flock to…
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Bastille Day Fête
You don’t have to travel to France to celebrate Bastille Day in style! New Orleans brings the festivities to you, commemorating the July 14, 1789 anniversary when over 8,000 people stormed a Parisian fortress demanding that political prisoners be released—they also got the weapons being held there. This kick started the French Revolution, which…
New Orleans 4th of July
As expected, New Orleans doesn’t disappoint when it comes to Independence Day. One of the most beloved celebrations is the Dueling Barges Fireworks Show that begins at 9pm with an aerial display lasting up to 20 minutes. Once the sonic booms have quieted, many revelers head to the French Quarter to keep the party…
Visit Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop
You can’t visit New Orleans without stopping by Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop on the corner of Bourbon Street and St. Philip Street, right in the midst of the French Quarter. It was built during the French/Spanish ruling of the 18th century and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. Officially, it’s the oldest building…