San Fermin: NOLA Running of the Bulls

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The popular fiesta is modeled after the San Fermí­n festival and its running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. But releasing raging bulls through the streets of the French Quarter would be copying, so local organizers went for bat-wielding roller derby girls instead. Resplendent in horned helmets and armed with whiffle ball bats, the Big Easy Rollergirls unleash their fury on any slow-moving stragglers. "Bulls" are released at 6:30 am, and go until noon. This year's expanded slate of events will call Gallier Hall headquarters, and will include a El Txupinazo pre-party Friday night from 6 pm–9 pm with live music and other entertainment, La Fiesta de Pantalones on Saturday after the race, and an El Pobre de Mi (Poor Me) Burlesque Brunch Sunday morning. Details at nolabulls.com.