11-07-2025
Running of the Bulls returns: Things to do this weekend
This weekend in New Orleans, you can get hit with a bat by a roller skater, check out some monster trucks or celebrate Bastille Day.
Zoom in: Here's what's going on around town this weekend.
🍍 Naughty N'awlins, the annual swingers' conference, runs through Sunday. Its events are sold out, but you might run into its Sexual Freedom Parade if you're in the French Quarter. Details.
🥐 Alliance Française hosts its annual Bastille Day Fête on Friday with French music, food, wine and family-friendly activities. Details.
😍 Pedro Pascal lookalike contest? We'll be there. Second Line Brewing hosts the event Friday. Details.
🪐 GalaxyCon begins Friday and runs through the weekend. It's a celebration of all things comic books, pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, cosplay, and wrestling. Details
🛼 The Running of the Bulls and its post-run fiesta take over the CBD on Saturday morning. Details.
🌸 Stronghold Studios, maker of house floats, is holding a yard sale to offload float flowers, art, ceramics, giant sculpted props, fabric and more stuff useful for Carnival enthusiasts.
Per a press release, the sale dates are Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6pm at 4429 Bienville St. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.
🛞 Hot Wheels brings "Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire" to the Smoothie King Center on Saturday and Sunday. Details.
