Event Dates
From: Friday, September 1, 2023
To: Friday, September 1, 2023
The hottest bear event in the USA comes to the Hottest City for the Hottest Weekend, Its going to be a scorcher!
The hottest bear event in the USA comes to the Hottest City for the Hottest Weekend, Its going to be a scorcher!
New Orleans plays host to the Bearracuda party during the sexiest week of the year, Southern Decadence. The party welcomes 100’s of furry guys to dance the night away!.
- Visiting New Orleans for the party? Stay close to the venue at the Hotel Provincial, a 4 star hotel rated “Fabulous” by guests with stunning period decor, spacious rooms and an outdoor pool, right in the French Quarter.
The Party
- Doors open at 9pm with beats by Mateo Segade (LA) & Freddy King of Pants (Seattle). The party is Hosted by Matt Bearracuda with the hot bear Go-Go’s dancing all night during the Saturday of the Southern Decadence Weekend.
- Bearracuda is the largest attended bear dance party and most prolific gay dance event in the U.S. The event has been held in 62 cities across the world, including parties in San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Denver, London, LA, Atlanta & Sydney.
- For more discover our insider’s guide to the best of Gay New Orleans.
The Venue
- Bearracuda takes over the Toulouse Theatre, which recently returned to the French Quarter after 60 years. Located on 615 Toulouse St. Located just one block from Jackson Square, is the French Quarter’s largest, artist-owned independent music venue and private event space.
- Check out the top nearby hotels and book your trip in advance. Southern Decadence fills the city.
Where to stay for Southern Decadence Weekend?
- The best place to stay is in the French quarter which is where you will find most of the gay bars and clubs. The following hotels are currently trending with our readers:
The Roosevelt Hotel, Omni Royal, Royal Sonesta Hotel, French Market Inn.
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If you want to be close to all of New Orleans famous attractions, including the top gay-nightlife options in the city, the French Quarter remains the hub of where to stay, with dozens of hotels of all types and grades.. Adjacent to the Quarter and just downriver, you’ll find a number of gay-friendly smaller properties in historic and trendy Faubourg Marigny, which is also home to several gay-popular restaurants and bars.
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This 5-star hotel in New Orleans is a 15-minute walk to Jackson Square. The elegant hotel features The Rooftop Bar, a full-service spa and rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Guest rooms at The Roosevelt offer stylish décor and luxury amenities. Bathrobes and a 14-inch TV are offered in the bathroom and each room has a minibar.
Located on the most fashionable corner, St. Louis at Royal, the hotel has received the 4-diamond luxury award for the past 27 years and has earned the Pinnacle Award for meeting services. Whether you’re visiting New Orleans for work or play the Omni Royal Orleans is truly the place to see and be seen.
Located in the historic French Quarter on Bourbon Street, Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans offers accommodation with an outdoor pool, multiple bars, and a jazz club. The hotel is decorated with modern art and offers several on-site dining options. Complimentary WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator are included in all rooms
Situated in the French Quarter, this New Orleans hotel was built in the 1800s and provides simple rooms with coffee facilities. Guests are a 5-minute walk from Jackson Square. Each air-conditioned room at the French Market Inn provides a desk and cable TV. The rooms include carpeted floors and exposed brick walls.
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A full-service spa, a restaurant, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 527 rooms offer thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers, as well as comforts such as pillowtop beds
3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a health club are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 254 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, refrigerators and coffee makers
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite. All 570 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers.
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, valet parking, and concierge services. All 166 rooms offer comforts like premium bedding and down comforters, plus free wired Internet and flat-screen TVs with cable channels