Three Cheers for the Red, White and You!
July in New Orleans
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Follow the sounds of fireworks and live jazz to the river this 4th of July. Make Hotel Provincial in the French Quarter your home base for Independence Day 2025. Read below to find out what’s happening on the 4th and all month long. Book now.
Essence Festival of Culture, July 3-6
Along with music by internationally known stars, there are always fascinating seminars at ESSENCE on tops such race, gender, culture, and art. Find out more.
Go 4th on the River, July 4
Celebrate the Independence Day in a big way in the Big Easy at Go Fourth on the River. Come see firsthand why the American Pyrotechnic Association ranked the Dueling Barges Fireworks Show the 5th “must see” fireworks display in the U.S. Book tickets and watch it from the river from the Steamboat Natchez or the Creole Queen! Get more info.
Running of the Bulls, July 11-13
Always wanted to run with the bulls in Spain? Even more fun, and a lot less dangerous, is the New Orleans version. Every year, thousands head to downtown New Orleans early in the morning to run from the New Orleans Rollergirls who chase runners with plastic bats. It’s a great time. Come experience it. Get the details.
Tales of the Cocktail, July 20-25
Raise a glass with us this summer at Tales of the Cocktail, an annual event that includes tastings, seminars, competitions and other special events. Here’s your chance to cool down and taste the drinks that made New Orleans famous! Learn more. https://talesofthecocktail.org