New Orleans July 2020 Events

Essence Festival brings thousands into New Orleans for one of the city’s largest events. From activities and celebrity appearances in the convention center to live performances by popular music names, this is a 4-day event that you won’t want to miss! 

Bastille Day is commemorated in New Orleans on the closest Saturday preceding the 14th of July. The Big Easy is proud of its French heritage, so this Bastille Day Fête is a huge celebration that you won’t want to miss! A block party is held in the 3100 block of Ponce de Leon Street in the city’s historic Faubourg St. John neighborhood. The festivity will feature live music, food and drinks, costumes, art, games, and more!

Throw on your all-white outfit (with a hint of red) and join thousands for  New Orleans’ version of Spain’s Encierro de Pamplona, but there’s one key difference. Instead of bulls chasing participants through Spain, roller derby girls dress as bulls, spank you with plastic or padded bats, and chase you through the French Quarter. This event is for early birds; registration includes a pre-party near the Sugar Mill that starts at 6:30 am. There will be live music, beer, sangria, and food trucks to get things going; the run begins at 8 am.

Enjoy cocktails, cuisine, and New Orleans culture at the Tales of the Cocktail event! You’ll get to hear about the cocktail history in New Orleans, sample some of the best drinks and food, and enjoy tasting rooms and bar specials. This event is is for ages 21+ only.

Are you an anime fan? Then put on your best cosplay costume and head down to the Hyatt Regency for MechaCon! For 16 years, Mechacon has been the biggest and longest-running grassroots fan convention in Louisiana, but this year will be the convention’s last. Organizers have dubbed the final event, “MechaCon Omega.”