How did Bourbon Street become famous?
How did Bourbon Street become famous? Bourbon Street was a premier residential area prior to 1900. This changed in the late 1800s and early 1900s,, when the Storyville red-light district was constructed on Basin Street adjacent to the French Quarter. The area became known for prostitution, gambling and vaudeville acts.
What is the famous corner in New Orleans?
According to the tour guide it is! Bourbon Street in the French Quarter.
Why is everyone wearing red on Bourbon St?
Bourbon Street is always out of control, but I had unwittingly stopped by on the day of the Red Dress Run, an annual fundraiser where participants wear red dresses and jog through the streets to raise money for breast cancer research.