Stormin’ of the Sazerac

This was a really fun event!
Stormin’ of the Sazerac is an annual even that takes place at the Roosevelt Hotel in celebration of the day in 1949 when women stormed the Sazerac because they wanted to be served and drink side by side with the men. In honor of this date, the Roosevelt holds a big luncheon where women are encouraged to dress in 40’s attire in an effort to remember those who stormed before them.
This was my first year attending the event, and it was quite the experience. The Blue Room was all decked out and women of all ages dressed up enjoyed a fancy lunch. There was a live band and the entertainer was excellent. There were also different booths including Retro Active and Fleurty Girl who were selling items to make you feel a little more fancy and authentic.
After the lunch, the band starts a second line, plays «When the Saints go marching in» and everyone in the Blue Room and the rest of the hotel storm the sazerac and make a toast. The place gets packed, but it really is a lot of fun and something that is definitely uniquely New Orleans.