Street Performances in the French Quarter
Every day, the French Quarter of New Orleans bustles with countless tourists, vendors, and street performers. Concentrated around Jackson Square and on Bourbon and Royal streets, the streets’ acts are designed to thrill and entertain the never-ending crowds. Although the street shows are usually free, most people make a living off of their performances so people shouldn’t be shy about placing money in the coffers if they enjoyed the show or took a picture of or with the performer.
Permits to perform in New Orleans used to be obtained at the courthouse for $15 per year, but since Hurricane Katrina, permits are seemingly no longer required. However, there is still a code of ordinance that performers must adhere to when performing for money, commonly known as busking. Also, permits are valid in the central district, but performers are restricted from entertaining on Bourbon Street from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Some performers cover themselves in metallic body paint and stand as still as statues. One woman, dubbed the Jilted Bride, stands on the edge of Jackson Square dressed in an antique wedding gown, her skin covered with gold paint. Other live statues include Uncle Louis and his dog Little Willie, a French Quarter icon on Royal Street since 1993. Another act called Robo Tron in Jackson Square is covered from head to toe in silver and combines his costume with music and dance moves.
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