New Orleans plays homage to Pamplona’s famous running of the bulls at the San Fermin running of the bulls, organized by the NOLA Bulls, taking place July 9-11, 2010.  The ”encierro” begins right here in the  French Quarter on the morning of July 10 and the streets will be packed with “bulls” or members of the Big Easy Rollergirls and several roller derby leagues across the country along with thousands of runners dressed in white with red sashes.

The Bourbon Orleans and the New Orleans Hotel Collection is proud to be a hotel sponsor of this event. Stay at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel during this weekend and save 15% off our best available rates.  Click here to learn more.

Despite the Gulf spill, New Orleans is located more than 100 miles inland.  Our guests can be assured New Orleans remains vibrant and the mint juleps taste exceptionally good in the summer weather!  As a location that never had a beach, the city of New Orleans is a wonderful place to explore, dine, eat some wonderful Creole, southern or Cajun food, and spend an exciting night on Bourbon Street or at a Jazz club.  All seafood served is 100% safe from consumption. Remember, catfish and crawfish are two seafoods that do not come from the gulf waters, and are both in plentiful supply. Stay longer and play more in New Orleans this summer by taking advantage of our best rates of the year starting at $84! Click here to reserve online.

The French Quarter is host to Vieux to Do – three festivals in one. The festivals include the Louisiana Seafood Festival, the Creole Tomato Festival and the Cajun-Zydeco Festival.

Stop by our booth at the Louisiana Seafood Festival this weekend where Paillard’s Executive Chef, Guy Sockrider will prepare crawfish crepes and bananas foster! Below is an photo of his savory crepe! See you there! Rest assured all our seafood served is 100% safe to eat.

Our Friday crawfish boils at Bourbon Oh! have been a hit with our guests and locals! Below are a few photos of Chef Guy Sockrider preparing the crawfish.