Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans - July 25 - 29!

This summer the worldwide cocktail community will descend on New Orleans once again as Tales of the Cocktail returns for its annual gathering that’s equal parts cocktail conference and family reunion. This year’s event will feature a spirited schedule of brand new seminars, tastings, competitions and networking events representing the latest our industry has to offer. Catch up with old friends, learn some new techniques and further your career at Tales of the Cocktail 2022.

Run with the Bulls in New Orleans on Saturday, July 9th!

San Fermin in Nueva Orleans pays homage to the world famous Encierro of Pamplona, Spain, a.k.a. The Running of the Bulls. Instead of bovines, the bulls are actually RollerBulls played by skaters selected from roller derby leagues around the world including New Orleans’ all-female flat-track derby team the Big Easy Rollergirls! And your participation in this fun event benefits the Beth’s Friends Forever and Big Easy Animal Rescue charities! There are also super fun events on the Friday before and Sunday after! Join the thousands of  runners and hundreds RollerBulls as they bring their version of Pamplona’s Fiesta to New Orleans!

Team “Cinco de Bayou” braves the Encierro of San Fermin in Nueva Orleans

A Roller Bull spies her next (willing) victim!

Essence Festival! June 30 - July 5, 2022

The Essence Festival, known as "the party with a purpose", is an annual music festival which started in 1995 as a one-time event to celebrate Essence, a magazine aimed primarily towards African-American women. It is the largest event celebrating African-American culture and music in the United States. Locally referred to as the Essence Fest, it has been held in New Orleans, since 1994 except for 2006, when it was held in Houston, Texas due to Hurricane Katrina. It features artists simultaneously performing on a main stage as well as four standing-room only superlounge stages.

Celebrating Juneteenth!

Juneteenth is the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It was on June 19, 1865, that Union troops overcame the resistance in Galveston, Texas, and announced the Civil War was over and enslaved people were free. While the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect on January 1, 1863, it wasn’t until this day, two and a half years later, over two months after General Lee surrendered, that federal forces that were able to influence and overcome the resistance in Galveston, and enforce President Lincoln’s Executive Order.

Today Juneteenth is a national day of pride that celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. On Juneteenth we acknowledge the African American spirit and pay tribute to the roles and contributions which have enriched our society. And for New Orleans, we have a lot to celebrate!

Creole Tomato Festival - June 11 - 12, 2022

Nothing says summertime in New Orleans quite like the French Market Creole Tomato Festival. Held every summer in the heart of the French Quarter, the music, dancing, food, and drink signal the start of a new season, one that’s laid-back and brimming at the pot with flavor.

New Orleans Pride - June 9 - 12!

New Orleans Pride fully embraces the message of “One CommUNITY” as they celebrate our history and promote the future prosperity of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast Region. They use public awareness and education about the LGBT+ community as a way to combat “phobias” and discrimination. Their programs, seminars and events leading up to, and during Pride weekend, are meant to include individuals from all walks of life.

New Orleans Pride raises money to put on the New Orleans Pride Festival for the LGBT+ Community of New Orleans and its allies.