The Las Vegas Strip has always been happy to welcome significant and classic food and beverage experiences from other great American cities; the new Peter Luger Steak is one of the best and most recent examples, as the 135-year-old institution opened its first U.S. location outside New York City at Caesars Palace.
But one of the greatest American cities hasn’t had as much Vegas representation as the others. Bourbon Parade is ready to change that this fall, but this original bar concept isn’t moving from New Orleans, just planning to celebrate its history, energy, culture and music. It will take over a large space at the Grand Bazaar Shops in front of Horseshoe Las Vegas, serving draft cocktails and other libations as well as daily marching brass band parades every 90 minutes, blasting Strip pedestrians with jazz and swing.
“My experience with New Orleans’ rich culture and legendary music inspired me to share this entertainment and cocktail destination, where guests can drink, dine, dance and party in a parade,” founder Jason Boso said in a statement. “Soon, Las Vegas residents and visitors will get to have the authenticity of the best culture in America—the New Orleans culture of food, music, parades and cocktails.”
Can the party atmosphere of these two legendary city thoroughfares coexist in a single venue? That’s definitely the idea. And there will be snacks like authentic red beans and rice along with drinks like frozen Irish coffee—as well as cocktails made in 18th-century, hand-cranked shakers—to smooth out any rough edges.
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