We're going to let you in on a little secret: It's a little warm in New Orleans in July. To keep visitors coming, we're turning the heat up on the fun. Here's what up besides the temperature.
Steamboat NATCHEZ, Fourth of July Jazz Cruises
Celebrate Independence Day on one of two cruises on the Steamboat NATCHEZ. Each cruise will feature a pre-boarding calliope concert that includes patriotic classics like “God Bless America!” The daytime cruise features live jazz by the Steamboat Stompers and the nighttime cruises stars the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland. Try a special cocktail from their Summer Drink Menu with a patriotic twist at one of our three bars onboard. A tasty Creole buffet will be served in the main dining room for lunch and dinner. On the evening cruise, you will have the best view between dueling fireworks displays over the Mississippi River. Book now.
ESSENCE Festival® of Culture, July 4-6
Essence Festival, a party with a purpose, combines musical performances by big-name stars with inspirational speakers who lead conversations about race, gender, culture, and art. This year’s headliners include Babyface, Jill Scott & Friends, Patti LaBelle, Jazmine Sullivan, Erykah Badu, Ari Lennox, Master P’s Final Show and so many others. Learn more.
Go 4th on the River, July 4
Celebrate the red, white and blue at Go Fourth on the River. Gather at the Mississippi riverfront for fireworks from a barge on the river. Find out why the American Pyrotechnic Association ranked New Orleans' main fireworks show the 5th "must see" fireworks display in the U.S. Learn more.
Running of the Bulls, July 11-13
Every year, New Orleans hosts the Running of the Bulls, our version of Spain’s Encierro de Pamploma. Instead of running from real bulls, however, thousands gather early in the morning in Downtown New Orleans to run from the New Orleans Rollergirls who chase runners on their rollerblades with plastic bats. Learn more.
Tales of the Cocktail, July 20-25
New Orleans invented the cocktail and we reinvent it here every summer at Tales of the Cocktail, a spirited event with tastings, seminars, competitions and other special events. Learn more.
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