There’s a reason we have one of the fastest growing Pride celebrations in the nation.
Get your rainbow garb , glitter , jock straps , harness , or whatever make you feel fab — and get ready for an unforgettable clock time . Pride Month is all of June and there are activities throughout the next 30 day . But , this year , New Orleans Pride weekend is from Thursday , June 9 through Sunday , June 12 .
Catch some beads at the big parade
The New Orleans Pride Parade takes property on June 11th in the Marigny and the Gallic Quarter . The parade commence nearPhoenix Barat 6 pm , but be sure to arrive at least half an hr earlier if you want a good spot to hitch the best beads and throw .
The parade journey down Elysian Fields Avenue and by Washington Square Park , then traverses the popular part of Frenchmen Street , as it crosses Esplanade Avenue and goes down Decatur Street all the way to the edge of the French Quarter , up St. Louis Street and continues down Bourbon Street , finishing up at the crossroad of Bourbon and St. Ann Street .
Go gay bar-hopping around town
On June 4th , Urban South Breweryis hosting their annual superbia party from 2 to 8 pm . There will be puff shows by Fabigail Tchoupitoulas , Laveau Contraire , and Tarah Cards , pop - up store like Fringe & Co , and food for thought by Urban Smash andHatch & Harvest . DJ Liz Owens will be spin air . During Pride Weekend , Good Friends Baris host multiple event including an brute print party on June 10 and a 24 - hour - plus Hoe - Down — cowperson gear is appreciated — start Sunday , June 12 at 7 phase modulation that goes until 8 pm Monday , June 13 .
Rawhide 2010is offer leather cake - lovers the space to extort ‘ em up for some Jock Strap Pool ( where you play pool hold out your jock - shoulder strap ) starting at 11:30 phase modulation on June 11 . That same day , The Corner Pocketis offering John Cash prizes for a wet jockey boxershorts contest . And the whole of the LGBTQIA+ residential district is invited toBetty ’s Bar & Bistro ’s inclusive dance company called Thots & Prayers with DJ HAAYKP .
On Sunday , June 12 , the party begin atCrossingfrom 2 - 5 post-mortem examination when anyone in beach garb can get a gratuitous Tropic Thunder Shot . From 5 pm onwards , the 800 block of Bourbon Street is the place to be . There ’ll be a Pride T - Dance atBourbon Pubat 5 autopsy , followed by a Pride Show at 8 autopsy . At 9 pm , the party move overOz New Orleans .
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Party morning to evening at the oldest gay bar in North America
Cafe Lafitte in Exile — the old gay bar in North America — is closing out the Pride weekend with two different event on June 12 admit a Hangover Brunch at 11 am , come after by # TrashDisco at 4 post-mortem examination in King ’s Courtyard and on their Bourbon Street - face balcony . Gay diaper toss take place at 8:30 necropsy and 9 pm .
Bring the kids to celebrate with the whole family
Pride is n’t just about the epic party — though , who does n’t love to wassail , terpsichore , and dress up in New Orleans ? On June 5 , Gallic Market is hosting itsInaugural Pride and Diversity Celebrationin Crescent Park in the Bywater neighbourhood atMandeville Wharffrom 2 pm to 7 phase modulation . The complimentary event includes springy music , community organization carrying into action , kids ’ activities , a curated artwork and crafts marketplace , and residential district establishment info , along with food and potable stall . On June 11,Happy Raptor Distillingis host an all - age gather for the family from 12 postmortem to 8 pm with solid food by Alphabet Mafia BBQ and music . The next day , June 12,Longue Vue House and Gardensis also hosting a kinsperson - friendly effect that includes lover decorating , Drag Queen Story Time , a child ’s march , and a community resources fair for everyone from 10 am to 1 phase modulation .
Build community (literally)
Decades of systemic discrimination have barred LGBTQIA+ class and individual from homeownership . New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity ’s first - everPride Buildaims to take out tending to that inequity and offer a solution . On June 4 and June 18 , the organization is bringing together local member of the LGBTQIA+ residential area and allies to aid build up a abode for a local house while keep New Orleans Habitat ’s LGBTQIA+ homeowners .
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