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.<\/p>\n
The Faubourg St. John Block Party Fun, food, drink, and dancing in the street! The Faubourg St. John Merchant\u2019s 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.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0There will be live music, featuring the Pyranha Gypsy Swing Band and the Creole String Beans.\u00a0\u00a0In addition to the dancing, there will be a rummage sale, fun activities for kids, and samplings of delicacies from area restaurants.\u00a0\u00a0Participants include Caf\u00e9 Degas (www.cafedegas.com<\/a>), Canseco\u2019s Grocery, Daniel\u2019s on the Bayou, Fair Grinds Coffee House (www.fairgrinds.com<\/a>), Liuzza\u2019s by the Track, Lola\u2019s Caf\u00e9, Lux Spa, Pal\u2019s Lounge, Nonna Mia\u2019s Restaurant (www.nonnamia.com<\/a>), Mr. Snowball (www.mrsnowball.com<\/a>), Santa Fe Restaurant, Swirl Wines (www.swirlinthecity.com<\/a>), and Terranova\u2019s Grocery.<\/p>\n This morning, we missed the running of the bulls<\/a> performed by the Roller Derby Girls in the French Quarter. And let’s not forget Tales of the Cocktail<\/a>, which is going on this weekend as well.<\/p>\n
\nFaubourg St. John Merchants\u2019 Association\u2019s Annual Bastille Day Block Party
\n5 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n