Thousands of art lovers will promenade along Royal Street on Saturday evening during the annual Dirty Linen Night block party. They will sip cocktails as they peruse the paintings and sculpture in dozens of art galleries and shop in an equal number of boutiques.
Established 25 years ago, the event has always been an important sales opportunity for the French Quarter’s gallery row. But the soiree’s effect on the businesses’ bottom lines may be more important than ever in 2026.
A multimillion-dollar Sewerage & Water Board infrastructure project began on St. Peter Street last summer and opaque fencing surrounding the excavated roadway stretched across Royal Street…