Every August, thousands of runners, walkers, and revelers pull on their finest red dresses for one of New Orleans' most beloved and delightfully absurd traditions: the Red Dress Run. If you're planning to join the fun in 2026, here's everything you need to know for the celebration.

The key to enjoying New Orleans in summer is knowing how to balance outdoor exploration with indoor cultural experiences, taking advantage of air-conditioned attractions during the heat of the day and embracing the sultry evenings when the city truly comes alive. At Hotel Maison Pierre Lafitte, we've compiled our top 10 recommendations for making the most of your New Orleans summer adventure.

New Orleans, often whispered about as "the northernmost Caribbean city," is a mesmerizing cultural archipelago on the mainland—where Creole traditions, Caribbean rhythms, island flavors, and colonial architecture blend seamlessly with Southern hospitality, creating an intoxicating destination that offers the best of both worlds.