2017 Bastille Day in Faubourg St. John Celebrates Joie de Vivre

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photos by Mona McMahon


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Join the fun in the 3100 block of Ponce de Leon for the Faubourg St. John Bastille Day block party in New Orleans on Saturday (July 15) from 4:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. The celebration will include food, music, children’s activities, and an art market. There will also be a contest for the best Marie Antoinette or Napoleon costume.

Many people will enjoy the Faubourg St. John Bastille Day block party in the 3100 block of Ponce de Leon in New Orleans on Saturday, July 15, 2017. The celebration will include food, music, children’s activities, and an art market.

On July 14, 1789 more than 8,000 men and women stormed a prison fortress in Paris known as the Bastille, demanding the release of the political prisoners being held there, plus the prison’s store of weapons. The storming of the Bastille was the spark that set off the French Revolution, an event that had a significant impact not only on France itself but its colonies and former colonies as well, including New Orleans.

Arising from the tumult and chaos of the French Revolution was a young, ambitious general named Napoleon Bonaparte. In order to help finance his wars in Europe Napoleon sold off his country’s largest North American colony in what became known as the Louisiana Purchase. With that 1803 transaction, New Orleans and the rest of Louisiana – plus a vast swath of land between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains – became part of the United States.

bastille-day-faubourg-st-johnBastille Day is commemorated in New Orleans on the closest Saturday preceding the 14th of July. The occasion is celebrated with a block party in the 3100 block of Ponce de Leon Street in the city’s historic Faubourg St. John neighborhood, adjacent to Esplanade Avenue. This quiet, residential section of the city was once the home of many families of French Creole aristocracy. Most of the historic houses they lived in are still visible and in use today.

The Faubourg St. John Bastille Day party on Saturday, July 15, 2017 features live music, food and drinks to toast the memorable occasion. This is a family-oriented event with fun things for the kids to do, including arts and crafts and games. All of the neighborhood’s stores and businesses actively participate.

article courtesy neworleansonline.com

BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION IN FAUBOURG ST. JOHN JULY 9th

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10th Annual Faubourg St. John Bastille Day Block Party!

Date: Saturday July 9, 2016

Time: 4:45PM – 9:35PM

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Location 3100 block Ponce de Leon, between North Lopez and Esplanade in New Orleans, Louisiana

Win a prize for the best costume as Marie Antoinette or Napoleon!

It’s a Block Party! Celebrate Bastille Day in the original neighborhood of the French Creole aristocracy. The 2016 Faubourg St. John Bastille Day celebration will be on Saturday, July 9, 2016, between 4:45 PM and 9:35 PM with food, music, children’s activities, and an art market.

eatcake-bastille1ukelelejakeFor your entertainment, Harmonouche with Raphael Bas and Lil People Brass Band will perform and Cynthia Scott will sing her powerful rendition of La Marseillaise. Dance to fun tunes by Ukulele Jake. Dress up as Napoleon or Marie Antoinette for the Costume Contest and receive a prize!

Meet, Eat, Drink, and Dance in the street with us!

Participants include: 1000 Figs, Bayou Breakfast, Cafe Degas, Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association, French American Chamber of Commerce Gulf Coast Chapter, Half Shell Oyster Bar and Grill, Liuzza’s by the Track, Lola’s, Nonna Mia, Pal’s Lounge, Santa Fe, Swirl.

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Bastille Day Celebration

 

4:45-6:45 Harmonouche with Raphael Bas

6:45-6:55 Cynthia Scott, La Marseillaise

6:55-7:20 Ukelele Jake

7:20– 7:35 Costume Contest

7:35-9:35 Lil People Brass Band

Face painting and Balloons: Stacey Clements. Face painting, Tara Jill.

Lots of friendly faces were at the Cafe Degas tent at the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John.
Lots of friendly will be in the Cafe Degas tent at the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John.

Many people will enjoy the Faubourg St. John Bastille Day block party in the 3100 block of Ponce de Leon in New Orleans on Saturday, July 9, 2016. The celebration will include food, music, children’s activities, and an art market.

On July 14, 1789 more than 8,000 men and women stormed a prison fortress in Paris known as the Bastille, demanding the release of the political prisoners being held there, plus the prison’s store of weapons. The storming of the Bastille was the spark that set off the French Revolution, an event that had a significant impact not only on France itself but its colonies and former colonies as well, including New Orleans.

Arising from the tumult and chaos of the French Revolution was a young, ambitious general named Napoleon Bonaparte. In order to help finance his wars in Europe Napoleon sold off his country’s largest North American colony in what became known as the Louisiana Purchase. With that 1803 transaction, New Orleans and the rest of Louisiana – plus a vast swath of land between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains – became part of the United States.

bastille-day-faubourg-st-johnBastille Day is commemorated in New Orleans on the closest Saturday preceding the 14th of July. The occasion is celebrated with a block party in the 3100 block of Ponce de Leon Street in the city’s historic Faubourg St. John neighborhood, adjacent to Esplanade Avenue. This quiet, residential section of the city was once the home of many families of French Creole aristocracy. Most of the historic houses they lived in are still visible and in use today.

The Faubourg St. John Bastille Day party on Saturday, July 9, 2016 features live music, food and drinks to toast the memorable occasion. This is a family-oriented event with fun things for the kids to do, including arts and crafts and games. All of the neighborhood’s stores and businesses actively participate.

article courtesy neworleansonline.com

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What: Annual Bastille Day Block Party with music, food, local arts and crafts, children’s activities.

Date: Saturday July 9, 2016

Time: 4:45PM – 9:35PM

Location: 3100 block Ponce de Leon, between North Lopez and Esplanade

HARMONOUCHE WILL BE AT THE 2016 Bastille Day Block Party in Faubourg St. John

UKELELE JAKE WILL BE AT THE 2016 Bastille Day Block Party in Faubourg St. John

2016 Bastille Day Celebration

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10th Annual Faubourg St. John Bastille Day Block Party!

Date Saturday July 9, 2016

Time 4:45PM – 9:35PM

Location 3100 block Ponce de Leon, between North Lopez and Esplanade

Win A prize for the best costume as Marie Antoinette or Napoleon!

It’s a Block Party! Celebrate Bastille Day in the original neighborhood of the French Creole aristocracy. The 2016 Faubourg St. John Bastille Day celebration will be on Saturday, July 9, 2016, between 4:45 PM and 9:35 PM with food, music, children’s activities, and an art market.

eatcake-bastille1ukelelejakeFor your entertainment, Harmonouche with Raphael Bas and Lil People Brass Band will perform and Cynthia Scott will sing her powerful rendition of La Marseillaise. Dance to fun tunes by Ukulele Jake. Dress up as Napoleon or Marie Antoinette for the Costume Contest and receive a prize!

Meet, Eat, Drink, and Dance in the street with us!

Participants include: 1000 Figs, Bayou Breakfast, Cafe Degas, Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association, French American Chamber of Commerce Gulf Coast Chapter, Half Shell Oyster Bar and Grill, Liuzza’s by the Track, Lola’s, Nonna Mia, Pal’s Lounge, Santa Fe, Swirl.

Bastille Day

Bastille Day Celebration

 

4:45-6:45 Harmonouche with Raphael Bas

6:45-6:55 Cynthia Scott, La Marseillaise

6:55-7:20 Ukelele Jake

7:20– 7:35 Costume Contest

7:35-9:35 Lil People Brass Band

Face painting and Balloons: Stacey Clements. Face painting, Tara Jill.

Lots of friendly faces were at the Cafe Degas tent at the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John.
Lots of friendly will be in the Cafe Degas tent at the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John.

Many people will enjoy the Faubourg St. John Bastille Day block party in the 3100 block of Ponce de Leon in New Orleans on Saturday, July 9, 2016. The celebration will include food, music, children’s activities, and an art market.

On July 14, 1789 more than 8,000 men and women stormed a prison fortress in Paris known as the Bastille, demanding the release of the political prisoners being held there, plus the prison’s store of weapons. The storming of the Bastille was the spark that set off the French Revolution, an event that had a significant impact not only on France itself but its colonies and former colonies as well, including New Orleans.

Arising from the tumult and chaos of the French Revolution was a young, ambitious general named Napoleon Bonaparte. In order to help finance his wars in Europe Napoleon sold off his country’s largest North American colony in what became known as the Louisiana Purchase. With that 1803 transaction, New Orleans and the rest of Louisiana – plus a vast swath of land between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains – became part of the United States.

bastille-day-faubourg-st-johnBastille Day is commemorated in New Orleans on the closest Saturday preceding the 14th of July. The occasion is celebrated with a block party in the 3100 block of Ponce de Leon Street in the city’s historic Faubourg St. John neighborhood, adjacent to Esplanade Avenue. This quiet, residential section of the city was once the home of many families of French Creole aristocracy. Most of the historic houses they lived in are still visible and in use today.

The Faubourg St. John Bastille Day party on Saturday, July 9, 2016 features live music, food and drinks to toast the memorable occasion. This is a family-oriented event with fun things for the kids to do, including arts and crafts and games. All of the neighborhood’s stores and businesses actively participate.

article courtesy neworleansonline.com

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A great opportunity for artists

Lots of friendly folks came out to enjoy the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John.
Lots of friendly folks come out to enjoy the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John.

Opportunity for Artists

opportunity for artists
ARTISTS! CRAFTSPERSONS!

The Faubourg St. John Merchants Association is planning its annual Bastille Day Block Party.

One of the favorite traditions is the Art Market.

Artists and crafts persons that want to sell their wares should contact Mona McMahon
at 619-867-5176 for a space.bastille2012-group4web

What: Annual Bastille Day Block Party with music, food, local arts and crafts, children’s activities.

Date: Saturday July 9, 2016

Time: 4:45PM – 9:35PM

Location: 3100 block Ponce de Leon, between North Lopez and Esplanade

Artists and Crafts persons contact: [email protected]

Please include the information below in your correspondence with Mona:

bastilleVendor Application
Return to [email protected]
Contact/text Mona at  [email protected] or at 619 867 5176

Artist Vendor Fee: $35 Checks payable to FSJMA (Faubourg St. John MERCHANTS Association)

Artist Name:

Business Name:

Mailing Address:

Contact Person:

Contact Phone Number:

Contact Email Address:

City Vendor Permit Number: (please attach copy)

Type of Merchandise/Work to be sold:

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Bastille Day in Faubourg St. John July 11th

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Lots of friendly folks came out to enjoy the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John.
Lots of friendly folks came out to enjoy the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John.
Marie Antoinette and New Orleans City Councilmember Susan Guidry at the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John.
Marie Antoinette and New Orleans City Councilmember Susan Guidry at the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John.

Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John!

Date Saturday July 11, 2015
Time 5:00PM – 9:30PM
Location 3100 block of Ponce de Leon, between North Lopez & Esplanade

Participants included Café Degas, Half Shell, Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association, Liuzza’s by the Tracks, Half Shell Bar and Grill, Nonna Mia, Fairgrinds Coffee, 1000 Figs, Pal’s Lounge, Santa Fe, and Swirl Wines.

Lots of friendly faces were at the Cafe Degas tent at the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John.
Lots of friendly faces were at the Cafe Degas tent at the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John.
Harmonouche at the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John
Harmonouche at the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John
Kid Merv at the Faubourg St. John Bastille Day Celebration.
Kid Merv at the Faubourg St. John Bastille Day Celebration.

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2014 Bastille Day Celebration

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“Joy was in all hearts, the enthusiasm was indescribable. The oldest inhabitants of the city do not ever recall having seen a similar fête, so brilliant and complete.” ~anonymous

Click on any photo for a larger view

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Bastille Day Celebration!

 

Date Saturday July 12, 2014
Time 5:00PM – 9:00PM

Location 3100 block Ponce de Leon, between North Lopez and Esplanade

Win A prize for the best costume as Marie Antoinette or Napoleon!

Celebrate Bastille Day in the original neighborhood of the French Creole aristocracy. The 2014 Faubourg St. John Bastille Day celebration will be on Saturday, July 12, 2014, between 5:PM and 9PM with food, music and children’s activities. At 5PM the band Harmonouche with Raphael Bas and Norbert Salma will begin playing. At 5:30 Cynthia Scott will sing her powerful rendition of La Marseillaise. The High Ground Drifters will play from 7PM to 9PM. Meet, Eat, Dance in the streets with us!

Participants include Café Degas, Canseco’s Grocery, Fair Grinds Coffee Shop, Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association, Liuzza’s by the Track, Nonna Mia Restaurant, Pal’s Lounge, Santa Fe, Swirl Wines, Tutti Fruiti, Terranova’s Grocery.

Bastille Day in Faubourg St. John will have a contest for the Best Napoleon /Marie Antoinette costume with a gift certificate as a prize.

Nonna Mia will have pizza by the slice and draft beer.
Pal’s will have gingerita, watermelon mojito and white wine sangria.
Santa Fe will have margaritas, sangria, empañadas and burritos.
Swirl will have wine and beer.
For more information write to [email protected]
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Stacy Clement will be painting faces at Bastille Day in Faubourg St. John.

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Allen Toussaint at the 2013 Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John. photo by Tory Taylor.

 

Bastille Day Celebration
in Faubourg St. John.
photos below by Laura London

 

 

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Bastille Day in Faubourg St. John

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Bastille Day Celebration!

Date Saturday July 12, 2014
Time 5:00PM – 9:00PM

Location 3100 block Ponce de Leon, between North Lopez and Esplanade

Win A prize for the best costume as Marie Antoinette or Napoleon!

Celebrate Bastille Day in the original neighborhood of the French Creole aristocracy. The 2014 Faubourg St. John Bastille Day celebration will be on Saturday, July 12, 2014, between 5:PM and 9PM with food, music and children’s activities. At 5PM the band Harmonouche with Raphael Bas and Norbert Salma will begin playing. At 5:30 Cynthia Scott will sing her powerful rendition of La Marseillaise. The High Ground Drifters will play from 7PM to 9PM. Meet, Eat, Dance in the streets with us!

Participants include Café Degas, Canseco’s Grocery, Fair Grinds Coffee Shop, Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association, Liuzza’s by the Track, Nonna Mia Restaurant, Pal’s Lounge, Santa Fe, Swirl Wines, Tutti Fruiti, Terranova’s Grocery.

Bastille Day in Faubourg St. John will have a contest for the Best Napoleon /Marie Antoinette costume with a gift certificate as a prize.

Nonna Mia will have pizza by the slice and draft beer.
Pal’s will have gingerita, watermelon mojito and white wine sangria.
Santa Fe will have margaritas, sangria, empañadas and burritos.
Swirl will have wine and beer.

For more information write to [email protected]
face-painting-bastille

Stacy Clement will be painting faces at Bastille Day in Faubourg St. John.

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Allen Toussaint at the 2013 Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John. photo by Tory Taylor.

Bastille Day Celebration
in Faubourg St. John.
photos below by Laura London

 

click on any thumbnail for a better view

 

 

Bastille Day Celebration

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Allen Toussaint at the 2013 Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John. photo by Tory Taylor.

Bastille Day Celebration
in Faubourg St. John.
photos below by Laura London

click on any thumbnail for a better view


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Norbert Slama and Raphael Bas (Manouche Musette) will perform from 5 – 7 and Johnny J and the Hitmen from 7 – 9. Cynthia Scott will sing the Marseillaise at 5:30. Ukulele Jake will perform at the Bastille Day Celebration too!

Come on out from 5 pm to 9 pm on Saturday, July 13th and enjoy the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John. Generously brought to you by the Faubourg St. John Merchants Association.

(3100 block of Ponce de Leon just off Esplanade)

Please join us for the annual Faubourg St. John Merchants Association Block Party on Ponce de Leon Street between Esplanade and North Lopez.

 

Saturday, July 13, 2013 | 5 PM – 9 PM | Le Marseillaise will be sung by Cynthia Scott

 

Come dance in the street at our annual Bal Populaire! | Local merchants will sell food and beverages on the street. | Art market with local artists | Children’s activities and fun for the whole family! | This event is sponsored by the Faubourg St John Merchants:

Cafe Degas | Fair Grinds Coffee Shop | Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association | Maple Street Book Stores | Nonna Mia | Pal’s Lounge | Santa Fe Restaurant | Swirl Wines

In addition to a cool art market and great kids’ table there will be plenty of food, drink and dancing in the street at the Bastille Day Celebration in the 3100 block of Ponce de Leon on Saturday, July 13th from 5 pm until 9 pm. Plan to join the fun! It’s free!


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Norbert Slama and Raphael Bas will perform at the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John on Saturday, July 13, 2013. More soon!

Johnny J will perform at the Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John on Saturday, July 13, 2013.

News from Cafe Degas

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Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association 3rd Annual Porch Crawl
Saturday, June 15
This event is getting bigger and better every year!  A whole lot of fun.  This year they will also have food!  Get your tickets online at:  www.FSJNA.org or at Terranova’s Supermarket or Swirl Wines

Faubourg St. John Merchants will present Bastille Day Street Fete
Our annual Street festival will take place this year on Saturday, July 13th.  We will have live music, food and drinks from local merchants for sale , an art market and children’s activities.  Dancing in the street is a must!  It all takes place behind the Café on Ponce de Leon and Esplanade Avenue from 5 pm to 9 pm.  Save the date!

Wednesday Night Prix Fixe $32 

Every Wednesday night, you can enjoy a  three course meal for only $32! 

You can choose your appetizer and entree from our specials for the evening  and any dessert!

Add a bottle of wine from our wine specials for 20% off each bottle!
Now this makes Wednesday nights a lot more exciting! 

Jacques Soulas New Work Ariodante Gallery
535 Julia Street | New Orleans
Jacques’s paintings will be on exhibit at this gallery until the end of June!

Up to
$15
Value
 

Cafe Degas invites you to

Buy one entree and receive a second entree of lesser or equal value free!

Up to $15 value.

Not good with any other offer.  Limit three coupons per table.

One coupon per couple.

Please present this coupon to your server before you are presented your check.
Cafe Degas  |  3127 Esplanade Avenue   |  504-945-5635
Offer Expires: December, 201
Featured Recipe
Quiche Degas
  INGREDIENTS
8 inch pie shell
3 eggs
1 1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Salt Pepper to taste
1 cup broccoli florets
3/4 cup grated Swiss cheese
1/2 cup diced onion
tbsp.  olive oil
Preheat oven to 350
Sautee diced onions in olive oil until lightly brown
Blanch broccoli until al dente and drain
Bake  pie shell for 10 minutes then remove from oven.
Mix eggs, cream , nutmeg, S & P.
Add broccoli, onions and  cheese and pour into pie shell.  Place carefully onto a cookie sheet and bake for 25 – 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Let the pie sit at room temperature for about 30-45 minutes before serving.

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Jacques Soulas | New Work in Oil |
June 1st through the 30th

Opening Reception | June 1, 2013 | 6-9pm

Ariodante Gallery | 535 Julia Street |New Orleans
(504) 524-3233
http://www.ariodantegallery.com

 
Jacques Soulas
Home: 504 324-6529

Bastille Day in Faubourg St. John

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CLICK HERE to view photos and video from the
2012 Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John!

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Please join us for the annual Faubourg St. John Merchants Association Block Party on Ponce de Leon Street between Esplanade and North Lopez.

Saturday, July 13, 2013 | 5 PM – 9 PM | Le Marseillaise will be sung by Cynthia Scott

Come dance in the street at our annual Bal Populaire! | Local merchants will sell food and beverages on the street. | Art market with local artists | Children’s activities and fun for the whole family! | This event is sponsored by the Faubourg St John Merchants:

Cafe Degas | Fair Grinds Coffee Shop | Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association | Maple Street Book Stores | Nonna Mia | Pal’s Lounge | Santa Fe Restaurant | Swirl Wines | Terranova’s Grocery

In addition to a cool art market and great kids’ table there will be plenty of food, drink and dancing in the street at the Bastille Day Celebration in the 3100 block of Ponce de Leon on Saturday, July 13th from 5 pm until 9 pm. Plan to join the fun! It’s free!

Check out the great music lineup below. Come dance with us!

FSJNAdotORG week in review

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This week’s posts at FSJNAdotORG


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Faubourg St. John neighbor, Richard Sacher, owner of American Aquatic Gardens, supplies the plants and maintains the pond in front of the New Orleans Museum of Art. Dean Burridge supplies the fish.
https://fsjna.org/2012/06/magical-mystery-tour-20/

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On June 23rd, 2012, ten neighbors worked hard to make Kennedy Park even more beautiful.
https://fsjna.org/2012/06/kennedy-park-warriors/

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Check out the video to see the retrieval of a vehicle from Bayou St. John.
https://fsjna.org/2012/06/vehicle-retrieved-from-bayou/

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Look for a Postcard from Home every Sunday at FSJNAdotORG
https://fsjna.org/2012/06/postcard-from-home-29/

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Bastille Day is going to be a blast. Plan to be on Ponce de Leon on Saturday, July 14th.
https://fsjna.org/2012/06/great-bastille-day-lineup/

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A headwashing ceremony is held every year on June 23rd on the Magnolia Bridge.
https://fsjna.org/2012/06/st-johns-eve-2/

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The Magical Mystery Tour continues every Wednesday at FSJNAdotORG. Do you have something you would like
to share?
https://fsjna.org/2012/06/magical-mystery-tour-18/

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Miniature Golf to be ready in City Park in 2013.
https://fsjna.org/2012/06/putt-putt-park/

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Last week’s review of posts at FSJNAdotORG
https://fsjna.org/2012/06/plenty-to-see-at-fsjnadotorg/

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Charlie London – making FSJNAdotORG the place you want to visit.

Great Bastille Day Lineup

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In addition to a cool art market and great kids’ table there will be plenty of food, drink and dancing in the street at the Bastille Day Celebration in the 3100 block of Ponce de Leon on Saturday, July 14th from 5 pm until 9 pm. Plan to join the fun! It’s free!

Check out the great music lineup below. Come dance with us!

ZAZOU CITY from 5 pm until 7 pm


UKULELE JAKE from 7 pm until 7:30 pm


CREOLE STRINGBEANS perform from 7:30 until closing



Click on the flag for a PDF of the poster.
Print one for yourself and your friends!

Please join us for the annual Faubourg St. John Merchants Association Block Party on Ponce de Leon Street between Esplanade and North Lopez.

Saturday, July 14, 2012 | 5 PM – 9 PM | Le Marseillaise will be sung by Cynthia Scott

Zazou City | Ukelele Jake | Creole String Beans

Come dance in the street at our annual Bal Populaire! | Local merchants will sell food and beverages on the street. | Art market with local artists | Children’s activities and even Napoleon! | This event is sponsored by the Faubourg St John Merchants:

Cafe Degas | Fair Grinds Coffee Shop | Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association | Maple Street Book Stores | Nonna Mia | Pal’s Lounge | Santa Fe Restaurant | Swirl Wines | Terranova’s Grocery

Bastille Day Celebration July 9th

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Please visit the link below for photos of the 2011 Bastille Day Celebration in Faubourg St. John

http://katrinafilm.com/public/wordpress/?p=2080

Bastille Day Festival in Faubourg St. John to be held Saturday, July 9th, 2011 from 5 pm until 9 pm

Cindy Scott & Don Vappie with the Tupelo Honeys to perform

High Ground Drifters too!

In addition to the art booths, there will be plenty of fine food and drinks available:

Pal’s

White Summer Sangria
Blueberry Rum Lemonade
Beer
Tacos

Santa Fe

margaritas
sangria
crawfish, beef and chicken empanadas
Venezuelan arepas
bolinos de bacalau (cod fish cakes)

Canseco’s

Watermelson

Cafe Degas

Pastis
Kir
Orangeina
Duc Confi Salad
Baba au Rum

Fair Grinds

Vegan food
Newly designed T-shirts
Full service inside
Public bathroom

Nonna Mia

Pizzas
Ginger Mint Lemonade
Draft beer

Swirl

Wine
Beer

Article from neworleansonline.com
Bastille Day will be commemorated on Saturday, July 9 with a block party in the 3100 block of Ponce de Leon Street in the city’s historic Faubourg St. John neighborhood, adjacent to Esplanade Avenue. This quiet, residential section of the city was once the home of many families of French Creole aristocracy. Most of the historic houses they lived in are still visible and in use today.

The Bastille Day party begins at 5 p.m., ends at 9 p.m., and features live music, food and drinks to toast the memorable occasion. This is a family-oriented event with fun things for the kids to do, including arts and crafts and games. The participation of all of the neighborhood’s stores and businesses is anticipated, including the grand opening of a new Maple Street Books branch store.

There will also be pétanque games going on during the Bastille Day celebration. Similar to the Italian bocce and English lawn bowling, pétanque is played by nearly 20 million people worldwide, 17 million in France alone.

Among the featured entertainers are vocalist Cindy Scott, guitarist/banjo player Don Vappie and their backup group, the Tupelo Honeys. Also on the bill are the High Ground Drifters, a New Orleans-based bluegrass band. Officials from the French Consulate Office in New Orleans are also expected to be on hand.

For more information visit the Bastille Day page on the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association website.

Additions to Bastille Day include: Gelato from la Divina, Solar Energy from South Coast Solar, Ari Zeiger’s kid stuff, Vegan Treats from Jodi Brown, Art by Jane Hill and Literature from Dennis Formento.And, there will be a sneak preview of the MAPLE STREET BOOKSTORE on Ponce deLeon scheduled to officially open in September.

Cafe Degas  |  3127 Esplanade Avenue   |  New Orleans, LA   |  504-945-5635