Sneak Peak!

Today I visited Ricky A. Lenart's house. He showed me a few of his new bear objects that will be used in the upcoming "House of Teddy Bears Tour." I'll post those photos in December. Check back later for the fun.

Darkness Falls on Dirty Linen Night

Darkness fell on Royal Street, but there were plenty of lights from the art galleries and shops. Musicians played in less than ideal light. Eventually I came to the last few galleries on the route. The crowd continued to grow.

Music and Crowds on Royal Street

Crowds of people wandered from gallery to gallery. They stopped here and there to watch musicians and entertainers perform. As it turned dusk, the crowd became larger.

Royal Street's Dirty Linen Night

The 11th Annual Dirty Linen Night which took place on the second Saturday in August. It is a response, by the Royal Street art galleries in the French Quarter, to the Whitney White Linen Night on Julia Street. I started at the Esplanade end of Royal and walked towards Canal Street.

One Last Look

As I strolled through the crowd, I took a few last photos of the gallery doors along Julia Street. The galleries were still packed with visitors. The party continued.

Party in Full Swing

Soon the party was in full swing as the bars and food booths became crowded. Bands played. Participants visited the various galleries along Julia Street.