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Joe Fiore’s legendary Furball returns to New Orleans for a Southern Decadence special event.
Joe Fiore’s legendary Furball returns to New Orleans for a Southern Decadence special event.
- Stay close to the party in the French Quarter at Hotel Provincial, rated “Fabulous” by guests with spacious rooms in a historic building, complete with beautiful courtyard pool and highly recommended.
The Party
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates, Typically the Saturday of Southern decadence New Orleans.
- Dress code Underwear/Gear/Jocks/Harness, with clothes-check available.
- Dance with the hottest guys in gear from 9 pm until late. Shows kick off at 10 pm.
- Enjoy a live performance by the sexy dancers to the beats of international guest DJs.
- VIP passes including line jump, exclusive use of second-floor bar and balcony – separate bar.
The Venue
- Santos – Located in the world-famous French Quarter on, Decatur Street.
- A rock and roll, eclectic venue with regular live music & neon lights. Serving beer, cocktails & spirits.
- Stay close to the party at the Melrose Mansion Suites, rated “Superb” by guests, located in a restored 1884 Victorian Mansion, on the historic Esplanade Avenue, complete with an outdoor pool.
Southern Decadence Weekend
- Furball takes place during Southern Decadence, New Orleans’ huge annual LGBTQ celebration held across Labor Day weekend.
- The French Quarter fills with street parties, club nights, balcony crowds and thousands of visitors.
- The weekend’s signature event is the Southern Decadence Parade, which passes through the historic gay district on Sunday afternoon.
- Stay at the Hotel Monteleone a Historic luxury hotel with a rooftop pool, one block from Bourbon Street, perfect for both the parties and the parade.
Getting Around
- The French Quarter is compact and easy to explore on foot. Bourbon Street, Decatur Street and the main Southern
- Decadence venues are generally within a 10-to-20-minute walk of each other.
- Taxis and rideshare services are useful for trips to Marigny, Bywater and venues outside the Quarter.
- Street closures and large crowds can increase journey times during the festival weekend.
Where to stay?
Hotels in and around the French Quarter sell out early. Book a central hotel so you can walk between Furball, Bourbon Street and the other main parties.
The Roosevelt Hotel, Omni Royal, Royal Sonesta Hotel, French Market Inn.
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The Hotel Monteleone is where we stay
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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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