Halloween New Orleans 2023

Be afraid! Very Afraid – A Gay Halloween in New Orleans 2023

Gay Halloween in New Orleans means party time, a chance to dress up, drink and look for that special trick or treat, and there are lots of treats to be had. The highlight of Halloween is the street parade, that seems to get bigger and bigger each year, and is normally held at night the French quarter. It is the second largest event after New Orleans Mardi Gras.

• Halloween packs the city, so book early. Check out the best places to stay and grab a hotel deal in the French Quarter, the heart of all the pride festivities. Stay at the stunning Virgin Hotels New Orleans, rated “Superb” by guests and host of official pool parties, beautifully decorated rooms and great location.

Halloween in the Big Easy

• Halloween Weekend attracts gay and lesbian revellers from around the nation and around the world for a week of events, parties and parades; after all this is The Most Haunted City in America!
• Costume shops will stock everything you need so pack light. Take a haunted tour, visit the Voodoo Shops , your Halloween fun has just begun.
• During the main parade, coloured beads are thrown from the passing floats, to boys and girls who show assets normally hidden from view.
• Every gay bar in town hosts a costume or theme party, but the main gay event is the weekend circuit festival HNO.

HNO – The Halloween Circuit Event

• HNO, The Halloween “circuit party” all began as a simple gathering of friends in 1984. Now it has evolved into one of the most celebrated gay circuit party weekends of the year. It is so festive that the partying lasts from midday on on Thursday until the wee hours of Monday morning.
• Then comes Halloween Night on October 31, as the City of New Orleans celebrates Halloween Week in the fun-filled and hauntingly mysterious French Quarter.

The Bourbon Pub Halloween Parties

• The French Quarter’s hosts non stop parties and events throughout the Halloween celebrations with crazy costumes, drag shows, strippers and more!
• Find most of the action on Bourbon and St. Ann streets in the heart of the Quarter complete with elaborate costumes, exciting galas, drinking and dancing.
• New Orleans’ largest gay nightclub complex, The Bourbon Pub video bar and The Parade dance club, host nonstop Halloween Parties all Weekend. “The Pub” is the very heart of the New Orleans gay community, and showcase some of the very best DJ talent and entertainment.

Street Parties

• 31st October – One of the biggest Halloween celebrations occurs every year on Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny.
• Thousands of partygoers, including locals and tourists take to the streets in their elaborate and frequently outlandish outfits.
• Head to St. Claude nearby for more fun.

Voodoo Festival  Music & Arts Experience

• Returns in 2023 – Voodoo Festival is a musical gumbo stirring together music, art, community, cuisine and all the mystery and adventure that Halloween weekend in New Orleans conjures up. With more than 65 bands over three days, Voodoo is more than just a Festival – it is an experience.

Halloween Weather

• Traditionally, October boasts some of the very best weather that New Orleans has to offer. So forget about heat, humidity and even very cold temperatures. Mother Nature always smiles on Halloween in New Orleans!

Where to stay in New Orleans during Halloween

The best place to stay is in the French quarter, which is where you will find most of the gay bars and clubs. Here are our top recommendations, close to everything. You won’t even need a taxi.

The Roosevelt Hotel,   Omni Royal,   Royal Sonesta Hotel,   French Market Inn.