- Event Overview
About
New Orleans, LA
July 4th Pub Crawls
New Orleans does not need an excuse for a party, which is exactly why it throws such a good Fourth. On Saturday, July 4, 2027 the official Red, White and Brew bar crawl runs through the French Quarter, the most concentrated drinking district in the United States and the easiest place in the country to walk a route.
The Quarter is the whole argument. Thirteen blocks by six, every one of them holding bars, with Bourbon Street carrying the volume and the quieter streets around it carrying the character. A crawl here does not have to plan around distance at all, which frees the route to be about the rooms themselves.
The Fourth in New Orleans is a river holiday and a heat holiday in equal measure. The Mississippi gets the fireworks, the day belongs to shade and air conditioning, and the evening is when the city actually comes out. Locals have long since worked out that July here is an after-dark month.
In 2027 the Semiquincentennial marks 250 years of American independence, and New Orleans watched that war from the outside. The city was founded by the French in 1718 and was under Spanish control during the Revolution, when Governor Bernardo de Gálvez used Louisiana as a base to campaign against British forces along the Gulf Coast in support of the American cause. The city did not become American until the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
PubCrawls.com runs the official event. Bars are confirmed ahead of July 4th, the drink specials are agreed with every venue in advance, and your digital map is issued before the night. Check in at the starting location in the French Quarter and the route handles the rest.
The New Orleans July 4th pub crawl draws locals from the Marigny, Bywater and Uptown alongside a heavy visitor crowd from across the Gulf South and well beyond who book the city for the holiday weekend.
The event is 21 and over only. Birthday groups, bachelorette parties, reunion crews and friend groups from everywhere make the New Orleans July 4th crawl the anchor of the trip. Groups of 20 or more can arrange pricing in advance.
Tickets are on sale now at PubCrawls.com. The Quarter on the Fourth is as busy as this city gets outside of Carnival and spots are limited. Buy early and spend America’s 250th birthday in the best walking bar district in the country.
Event Detalis
Largest Pub Crawl Event
40,000+ Attendees
100+ Participating Bars
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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VIP Event Wristband
Check in once in State Street / Capitol Square and receive your official wristband unlocking every bar on the route.
Drink Specials
Exclusive drink specials at every stop. Each bar sets up its own deals for wristband holders.
Live Music & DJs
Live DJs and entertainment at select stops throughout the New Orleans crawl night.
Prizes & Giveaways
Best patriotic outfit contests and raffle drawings at select stops.
Meet New People
The crawl pulls together locals and visitors from across South-Central Wisconsin on the same holiday night.
Digital Venue Map
Every ticket holder gets a digital map of the full Madison crawl route before the event.
Photo Opportunities
State Street / Capitol Square on July 4th is a great setting for photos and memories.
After-Party Access
Official after party follows the main crawl. Your wristband gets you in. Details sent before July 4th.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The 2027 New Orleans July 4th pub crawl route runs through State Street / Capitol Square. All stops within walking distance. Full lineup sent to ticket holders before the event.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the July 4th Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase at PubCrawls.com. Receive confirmation with all New Orleans event details.
Arrive at State Street / Capitol Square at 6:00 PM for your wristband and digital venue map.
Your wristband unlocks drink specials at every stop on the route.
Official after party continues after main crawl hours. Wristband required.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the New Orleans July 4th Bar Crawl?
Saturday, July 3, 2027, from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Independence Day falls on the Sunday that year, so the crawl takes the Saturday and leaves the holiday itself clear.
How hot is New Orleans in early July?
Brutally hot and humid, in the low 90s during the afternoon with dew points that make it feel considerably worse. A five o'clock start here is the hardest opening hour on the entire schedule.
How should I pace it in that heat?
Slowly, and with water at every stop. New Orleans in July rewards people who treat the first two hours as a warm-up and let the evening build once the sun is off the street.
Is Go 4th on the River that weekend?
The city's Go 4th on the River display puts fireworks on the Mississippi for the holiday itself, which is the Sunday. The Saturday crawl runs the evening before that.
Which part of New Orleans does the route use?
The French Quarter, the Marigny along Frenchmen Street, or the Warehouse District are all plausible. Your confirmed check-in venue and participating lineup arrive with the ticket confirmation.
Can I carry a drink between stops here?
In the Quarter and along Frenchmen, yes, in a plastic go-cup. Ask before you leave each bar, keep glass inside, and follow whatever the door staff tell you on the night.
Is July a quiet month for New Orleans tourism?
Quieter than spring, but far from empty. The heat thins the visitor numbers considerably, which means shorter lines and cheaper rooms than during festival season in a city that never really closes.
Is a ride home worth booking in New Orleans?
Yes. Rideshare demand peaks on the holiday Saturday, and getting out of the Quarter by car is slow at the best of times, let alone on a full holiday weekend.
