Essence Festival at Catahoula Hotel + Piscobar

It’s July 4th Weekend and Essence Festival is back for its 25th year!

Curious as to how to participate in this year’s festivities as a local? Want to know how to make the most of your Essence Festival if you’re visiting from elsewhere? Read on!

Thursday, July 4th: Envision Empowerment Experience

Dr. Bahby Banks will be presenting her second ENVISION Empowerment Pop-Up Experience with us at the Catahoula Rooftop Bar this year.

Click here to RSVP for an evening of ENVISION inspired cocktails, music, and snacks on our Rooftop before heading over to the Fireworks with Dr. Bahby.

Friday, July 5th: NOLA Rooftop Tour

Alongside some other fantastic New Orleans Rooftop Bars, we’re hosting a night of Jack Daniel’s + Old Forester drink specials and giveaways with music by DJ Ally Bea.

Click here to RSVP to this evening of the Rooftop Tour.

Saturday, July 6th: Happy Hour at Piscobar

Saturday Happy Hour? Yes please! Join us at Piscobar for 50 cent dumplings and discounted Chilcanos–like a Peruvian Moscow Mule!–and Sapa Incas–Pisco Old Fashioneds that are anything but.

Piscobar will open at 2pm on Saturday with happy hour from 4 – 7 pm. The Rooftop Bar will open at 4 pm with a more tropically-tinged happy hour cocktail menu available from 4-7 pm!

Sunday, July 7th: The Bars at Catahoula Hotel are Closed for a Private Celebration

Yep, someone beat you to the punch and they’re throwing a big celebration.

We’ll miss you! We love this guide to exploring the city during Essence if you’re looking for suggestions and we can’t wait to serve you some pre-flight cocktails on Monday!