San Fermin in Nueva Orleans Returns
New Orleans is preparing for the 19th annual San Fermin in Nueva Orleans festival, set to take place from Friday, July 11, to Sunday, July 13.This 18+ festival will be featuring four unique events with a few New Orleans twists sprinkled in, including Txupinazo, the Running of the Bulls, La Fiesta de Pantalones, and El Pobre Mi.
Activities
On Friday, July 11, the festival will kick off with Txupinazo, a lively opening ceremony, featuring live music, booze and food from 6 to 9 p.m. The exact location of this event is TBD.
The main event, the Running of the Bulls, will begin on Saturday, July 12, at Gallier Hall from 6:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., where daring participants race alongside roller derby athletes armed with plastic Wiffle ball bats and horned helmets. After escaping the "bulls," guests can enjoy La Fiesta de Pantalones at Espiritu Mezcaleria at 12 p.m. with great food and refreshing cocktails.
Finally, guests can wind down with El Pobre Mi Burlesque Brunch on Sunday, July 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Gallier Hall's Ty Tracy Theater, offering an indulgent mix of food, drinks, and live burlesque entertainment to end this sensational weekend on a high note.
More Info
Beyond the excitement, San Fermin in Nueva Orleans continues its philanthropic tradition by donating a portion of the proceeds to Beth's Friends Forever, a local charity supporting women battling cancer. Ticket pricing and event details are available on the official website at nolabulls.com.
