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Things to do in New Orleans in August 2027

August is hot enough that the art walks wear linen, White Linen Night first and then Dirty Linen Night on Royal Street. Red Dress Run lands in August, with 3 more on the list below.

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Starting in August

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Red Dress Run

Saturday, Aug 14 French Quarter and Marigny (start spot announced to registered runners), New Orleans
Ticketed

Expected in August, dates not announced yet

White Linen Night Arts & Culture

White Linen Night

Expected August 2027 Julia Street, Warehouse Arts District (300 to 600 blocks), New Orleans
Free
Dirty Linen Night Arts & Culture

Dirty Linen Night

Expected August 2027 Royal Street, French Quarter (200 to 1100 blocks), New Orleans
Free
Midsummer Mardi Gras Holidays & Parades

Midsummer Mardi Gras

Expected August 2027 Maple Leaf Bar (start and finish), Oak Street, New Orleans
Free

5 more run every week in New Orleans year round, including Gretna Farmers Market and Art Walk and Crescent City Farmers Market. See the full calendar.

Planning the trip around it

What overnight parking costs at New Orleans hotels, compared before you book.

New Orleans hotel parking, cheapest first

French Quarter valet ran $49 to $62 a night in September 2026. One Marigny hotel has its own lot for $15.

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