San Fermin in Neuva Orleans July 12, 2008

The first ever San Fermin in Nueva Orleans (SFNO) took place on Saturday, July 7, 2007 (07-07-07) in the world famous French Quarter of New Orleans. The event began the same day the original Spanish event climaxes in Pamplona.

San Fermin in Nueva Orleans replicates and pays homage to the world famous Encierro of Pamplona, Spain, or "The Running of the Bulls", only our bulls are none other than members of the Big Easy Rollergirls!

MORE DETAILS AS OF JUNE 5th:

The event will “officially” begin at 7am at the Three Legged Dog bar on the corner of Conti Street and Burgundy Street in the French Quarter section of New Orleans. Sangria, Spanish wines, and good cheer will be available.

At precisely 8am the run will begin.

The run will end at the Gazebo Cafe in Latrobe Park on the corner of Ursulines Street and Decatur Street, where more Sangria, Spanish wine, tapas and good cheer will be available.

That’s when the party starts, probably right around 8:12am. Multiple DJ’s will be holding down the turntables, and a general block-party will ensue.

RUNNERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR (ANY KIND OF) WHITE SHIRT, WHITE PANTS OR SHORTS, AND A PIECE OF RED CLOTH ABOUT THE WAIST AND NECK.

2007 Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/groups/nolabulls/pool/

Official Website: http://www.nolabulls.com