July 2024 Newsletter

Hello!

And a very happy summer to all of you, including a preemptive Happy July 4th – we hope you have a fun holiday with your loved ones!

With increasing numbers of horror stories showing up on social media about Air BnB, we just wanted to remind you that our city’s lovely, legal and licensed bed and breakfast inns are ALWAYS a better choice.

We’ve seen crazy stories about folk being locked out in the middle of the night by absent owners, mystery amounts of money being charged for various vague “services” and of course, the classic, long lists of chores that Air BnB guests are supposed to carry out! Every guest is charged a cleaning fee AND THEN they’re expected to clean the places themselves! We think that’s outrageous!

Thankfully, the city is now taking action to close down illegal short term rentals in New Orleans, and so there’s never been a better time to look at the beautiful options on our website, bbnola.com.

You can rest assured that you’ll only pay the agreed price, that your owners will be on hand to deal with any issues immediately AND we’ll take care of all the chores, so that you can just relax and enjoy your time in our wonderful city.

Speaking of our city, here are a few events coming up that we think are worth a trip – go to the website to book your rooms now, and come and see us very soon!

JULY

July 4th Celebrations

Lots of events across the city, including the Dat Dog hotdog eating contest, Go Fourth on the River and the city’s evening fireworks display.

ESSENCE Festival of Culture

The largest African-American culture and music event in the country celebrates its 30th anniversary, with music, movies, lifestyle and educational seminars and much more. Through July 7th.

More info

 11th

Anything Goes

Part of the Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre 2024 season. Embark on a journey filled with music, dance, and romance in the toe-tapping extravaganza. This 2022 Revision of the classic tale brings an abundance of dance music and timeless hits including “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top,” and “Let’s Misbehave”.

More info

12th

Running of the Bulls

The city’s own version of Spain’s Encierro de Pamplona. Runners gather in the traditional colors of Spain’s bull run and run from the Big Easy Roller Derby, who chase runners with plastic bats on their roller skates.   More info

Bastille Day Fête

The annual festival celebrating the French national holiday, Bastille Day Fête is back at the Alliance Française. There will be live music, a silent disco, French food & drinks, games, and more!   More info

18th

A Streetcar Named Desire

The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans returns to the Marigny Opera House with A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. Williams’ Iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that follows Blanche’s odyssey from the columns of her ancestral Mississippi Delta mansion into the depths of the French Quarter is fraught with steamy sensuality.   More info

21st

Tales of the Cocktail

A week-long celebration of cocktails and mixology, with seminars, demonstrations, tasting sessions, parties and much more. Through July 26th.  More info

AUGUST

1st

Museum Month

An annual collaboration between museums of all sizes across the greater New Orleans area during the month of August. Through August 31st.  More info

COOLinary

Enjoy over a month of deals at participating restaurants and feast your way through New Orleans. Specially priced three-course lunches, dinners, and brunches can be found all throughout the city.  More info

3rd

White Linen Night

Guests don their finest white linen attire and take to the streets to explore the city’s art scene.  Julia Street transforms, hosting a multitude of galleries, live music, food and  drink, and art installations.  More info

Satchmo Summer Fest

An annual summer music festival that honors the music and legacy of one of the city’s favorite sons, Louis ‘Satchmo’ Armstrong. Stages are set up around the U.S. Mint in the French Quarter. Through August 4th.   More info

10th

Red Dress Run

A charity run, hosted by the New Orleans Hash House Harriers. All participants wear red attire – specifically, dresses. The event involves a two-mile run, beginning at Crescent Park in the Bywater.  More info

Dirty Linen Night

A response to White Linen Night, this time it’s the galleries of the French Quarter who open their doors with music, drinks and special exhibitions.  More info

We hope to see you soon! Have a safe and fun summer.

The Bed and Breakfast Inns of New Orleans

www.bbnola.com