Make no mistake: this is the month where the temperature is usually around 91 degrees (rarely goes above 97) and can dip to 78 for a cooling off spell. But that can’t stop the fun from happening! Looking over the list of past events at this time brings up: The Satchmo Summer Fest, Southern Decadence, White Linen Night and the Red Dress Run. Of these, the only one that I haven’t written about is Red Dress Run – so here goes,

THE RED DRESS RUN

This event always takes place on the second Saturday in August (8/14/21) – and, according to my research, it may or may not take place this year. That said I still want to write a brief description of it because it sounds like a lot of fun and it’s for a very good cause. UPDATE: Will Definitely Go On

The Hash House Harriers (a local “drinking club with a running problem”) hosts The Red Dress Run in New Orleans. It doubles as a fundraiser – and a chance to party. All proceeds go directly to charity. The run begins in Crescent Park where the runners, with drinks in hand, go through the French Quarter – this results in a sea of red with a lot of lopsided running, joyous hooting and doubling-over laughing.

Participants in the Red Dress Run sign up to support local charities – and provide live music and beers for the run.  Crescent Park opens at 9:00 am with a DJ playing until the run starts two hours later. This is when runners swarm into the French Quarter. Following the run, lunch is served at noon back at Crescent Park for those who registered. The menu includes fish tacos, red beans and rice, jambalaya, hot dogs, sausage, Po-boys, pizza and more. Beer, wine and snowballs will be flowing throughout the day.

Please note that Crescent Park is located right on the riverfront in Bywater. It stretches for 1.4 miles along the Mississippi, providing unparalleled views and access to the water. 

WHITE LINEN NIGHT

Again, this situation is iffy. However, at the present time White Linen Night is scheduled for Saturday, August 7, 2021. This event has been described as, “more of a block party than a festival.”  CLICK HERE to read our blog about White Linen Night.

I just reviewed this blog. It touches on the history of white linen and why it is used, where and when this event takes place and the most popular drinks in New Orleans. UPDATE: Will Definitely Go On

THE SATCHMO SUMMER FEST

The 2021 dates for this event are Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1. To get the hot skinny on Louis Armstrong CLICK HERE for a close look at his fascinating life and accomplishments. UPDATE: Will Definitely Go On

SUMMER IN THE SOUTH

Finally, take a look at our Summer in the South for a description of the event named: “Southern Decadence ” CLICK HERE for our report.

In 2021, Southern Decadence has been scheduled for Thursday, September 2 until Monday, September 6. UPDATE: Will Definitely Go On

WHY RATHBONE MANSIONS? We’re in two lovely antebellum mansions that will definitely make you feel as if you’re living in a different era. We’ve all been through a lot lately – it’s definitely time for fun and lots of laughs!

PLEASE CHECK ALL INFO AGAIN for late-breaking information about these events – we double-checked everything very carefully – but one never knows what will happen during this trying time.  

Shaun Nelson-Henrick