Summer in the city
Happy Bastille Day, we’re walking over to Ponce de Leon and Esplanade and going to join in the festivities as the neighborhood gathers for the annual celebration.
The Faubourg St. John Block Party
Faubourg St. John Merchants’ Association’s Annual Bastille Day Block Party
5 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fun, food, drink, and dancing in the street! The Faubourg St. John Merchant’s Association (FSJMA) announces its annual Bastille Day Block Party, Saturday, July 11, between 5PM and 9PM on the 3100 block of Ponce de Leon Street, between Esplanade Avenue and North Lopez Street. There will be live music, featuring the Pyranha Gypsy Swing Band and the Creole String Beans. In addition to the dancing, there will be a rummage sale, fun activities for kids, and samplings of delicacies from area restaurants. Participants include Café Degas (www.cafedegas.com), Canseco’s Grocery, Daniel’s on the Bayou, Fair Grinds Coffee House (www.fairgrinds.com), Liuzza’s by the Track, Lola’s Café, Lux Spa, Pal’s Lounge, Nonna Mia’s Restaurant (www.nonnamia.com), Mr. Snowball (www.mrsnowball.com), Santa Fe Restaurant, Swirl Wines (www.swirlinthecity.com), and Terranova’s Grocery.
This morning, we missed the running of the bulls performed by the Roller Derby Girls in the French Quarter. And let’s not forget Tales of the Cocktail, which is going on this weekend as well.
Whatever happened to summertime, and the living is easy, people in this city just can’t stop letting the good times roll. BTW, check out the article on New Orleans, we’re doing better than any city in the country – yay!