Event Dates
From: Friday, October 24, 2025
To: Sunday, October 26, 2025
HNO Circuit Party New Orleans 2025
One of the most celebrated gay party weekends of the year while also being one of the longest-running and most respected fundraising circuit events.
HNO Circuit Party New Orleans 2025
HNO New Orleans is one of the most celebrated gay party weekends of the year while also being one of the longest-running and most respected fundraising circuit events in the country. Join everyone in NOLA for an incredible weekend of love, fun, friends and giving back!
- Visiting for NnO? – Halloween is one of the busiest weekends in New Orleans with beautiful weather and an amazing atmosphere, so book our hotel early. Stay in the French Quarter close to all of the action.
The Event
- Next Edition: Friday 24th October 2025 – Sunday 26th October 2025.
- The weekend of events include the famous Lazarus Ball on Friday evening, the main costume party on Saturday night and a Sunday Tea Dance and French Quarter second line parade.
- This weekend of fun was originally started as a dinner party given by a few people to honor their friends and loved ones who had died from AIDS and has become the single largest cumulative donor to Project Lazarus since the agency’s inception.
- Experience weekend of thrilling adventures and chilling entertainment, in support of Project Lazarus, for their 42nd year.
- The theme for the 2025 edition is “Myths and Legends”.
FRIDAY NIGHT | THE PARTHENON BALL
October 24, 2025 | 7pm-10pm
- Experience a luxurious evening in a setting inspired by Mount Olympus, complete with mythological grandeur.
- Enjoy delectable treats and participate in a silent auction featuring treasures worthy of the gods.
- Dress code is black tie optional, with an encouragement to add a touch of mythical elegance.
- Venue to be confirmed.
SATURDAY NIGHT | OLYMPUS AFTER DARK
October 25, 2025 | 10pm-3am
- Immerse yourself in an electrifying party filled with music, dancing, and performances by mythical beings.
- Participate in the grand Costume Revue showcasing stunning and creative outfits inspired by legends and deities.
- Celebrate the night among gods, titans, and fantastical creatures in a vibrant atmosphere.
- Held at The Fillmore.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON | POSEIDON’S VOYAGE
October 26, 2025 | 1pm-5pm
- Set sail on the Mississippi River for a Tea Dance cruise filled with music and merriment.
- Conclude the weekend with a festive Second Line Parade through the French Quarter, celebrating the spirit of Halloween New Orleans.
- Enjoy a final gathering that honors the memorable experiences of the weekend while supporting Project Lazarus.
Second Line at the Halloween Parade
- Sunday: HNO stands out from the rest of America’s LGBTQ Halloween festivals thanks to its post-tea dance tradition: a second line through the French Quarter.
- This classic New Orleans happening is a joyous procession that usually takes place after funerals. Rather than mourn death, a second line chooses to celebrate life, an appropriate homage to the origins of Queer Christmas.
The Venues
- Gallier Hall – A unique venue that simply exudes New Orleans’ culture and its rich history, Gallier Hall fits the bill. With almost 170 years of history. It is the former New Orleans city hall, and continues in civic use. Built 1845–1853, it is a nationally significant example of Greek Revival architecture, and one of the finest works of architect James Gallier.
It is a 4-minute drive or 10-minute walk from Bourbon St.- The Filmore – Stunning event venue, spread across 22,000 square feet, at the foot of Canal Street in the heart of the French Quarter. The venue comes complete with a high-quality sound and lighting system, large bars, and grand chandeliers.
- It is a 6-minute drive or 12-minute walk from Bourbon St.
- Woldenberg Riverfront Park – 16 acres of sprawling green space stretching between the Mississippi River and the historic French Quarter. Created in the late 1980s on land that had been occupied by old wharves and warehouses along the Mississippi Riverfront,
Hotels in New Orleans
The best place to stay is in the French quarter, close to most of the gay bars and clubs. The following hotels are all close by and have high ratings from our readers:
The Roosevelt Hotel, Omni Royal, Royal Sonesta Hotel, French Market Inn.
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Where we stay!
The Hotel Monteleone is where we stay
in New Orleans, close to all the gay bars.
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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.
130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112
This 5-star hotel in 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.
300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Located in the historic 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 at this New Orleans Royal Sonesta. Each room includes a seating area, safe and private bathroom. Some rooms offer a balcony overlooking Bourbon Street or the pool. Extras include bathrobes and luxury toiletries.
621 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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 for work or play, you’re in company – the is truly the place to see and be seen.
541 Bourbon St New Orleans, LA 70112
This boutique hotel is located on in the center of ’ . It features an outdoor pool surrounded by a tropical courtyard and a bar.
All guest rooms at Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter have views of the courtyard or French Quarter and feature a flat-screen TV and minibar. The spacious rooms are elegantly decorated with wood furniture.
509 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Situated in the , this 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 provides a desk and cable TV. The rooms include carpeted floors and exposed brick walls.
830 Conti StNew Orleans, LA 70112
Steps from Bourbon Street and the Aquarium of the Americas, this hotel is located in the French Quarter of New Orleans and offers 24-hour concierge service and an on-site restaurant.
Prince Conti Hotel features completely non-smoking guestrooms with convenient coffeemakers.
625 St Ann StNew Orleans, LA 70116
Situated in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Place D'Armes provides accommodation in a historic hotel and rooms with exposed brick walls. Popular points of interest nearby include St Louis Cemetery No 1, Bourbon Street and Morial Convention Center. Free WiFi available.
All units in the hotel are fitted with a TV, seating area and complimentary toiletries.
234 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112
This air-conditioned apartment features free WiFi, the kitchen features a dishwasher, a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming TV options and local channels are available. Other facilities at this two-bedroom apartment include a fitness centre.
822 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70112
All units feature a cable flat-screen TV and iPod docking station. Units include a seating and/or dining area. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, Every unit comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries, & a washing machine
127 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Featuring accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and flat-screen TV, Bourbon Place I Sextant is situated 500 m from Bourbon Street and 700 m from St Louis Cemetery No 1. metered parking and a garage parking close to the property.
1111 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112
All units here are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa bed, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge.
801 Bourbon StNew Orleans, LA 70116
The Bourbon Pub Parade is New Orleans' largest gay bar and nightclub that welcomes everyone. We are simply the place to be! Big gay bar with 3 bars & a dance floor always busy
2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
Alternative theater & gay bar putting on live entertainment, burlesque cabaret shows including Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy and jock strap lube wrestling
800 Bourbon StNew Orleans, LA 70116
New Orleans Premier Gay Dance Club and the GAA Dance Club & Show Bar One of the best gay night clubs in town
901 Bourbon StNew Orleans, LA 70116
Cafe Lafitte in Exile is the oldest Gay Bar in North America. It is multilevel venue with out door seating and wrap around balcony that allows sweeping view of world famous Bourbon St. and beyond.
740 Burgundy StNew Orleans, LA 70116
The French Quarter's seediest Gay Bar. Come thirstier than ever, and ready for a GOOD time!
740 Dauphine StNew Orleans, LA 70116
Popular and relaxed gay bar, Good Friends Bar is a multi level venue designed for a causal night on the town or a quite evening with that special someone or group of friends.
940 St Louis StNew Orleans, LA 70112
Where the Boys are dancing nightly on the bar!
The Corner Pocket is your basic neighborhood bar during the day and early evening. Crowds flock to the club 7 nights a week beginning at 9pm to see the latest dancin' boys the bar has cornered for its stable.
834 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Grand Pre's is the LGBTQ Cheers of the French Quarter. It's a friendly bar without big city prices
1012 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
From the owners of the 700 Club comes a new bar, restaurant, courtyard, and event space to welcome the gay community and their allies. Along with a beautifully renovated building, we also bring a brand new menu that celebrates elevated bar favorites from around the world and adds healthy options to the French Quarter. Our full bar includes local beers and a wide selection of wine on tap as well as delicious daiquiris and craft cocktails.
941 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
Gay bar catering to the leather crowd provides a no-frills 24/7 hangout with a pool table.
734 Bourbon StZNew Orleans, LA 70116
Gay lounge bar Bourbon Street's Premier Bar for Specialty Craft Cocktails & Never a cover charge. Famous for Mojito's, Bloody Mary's, Hurricanes, and the cleanest bathrooms on Bourbon St.
700 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Locally owned, LGBTQ tavern with pub grub, regular drag shows & outdoor tables.
1239 Royal StNew Orleans, LA 70116
Established in 1964, The Golden Lantern has maintained its reputation of being one of the best neighborhood gay bars in the quarter.
439 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Crossing is a neighborhood gay video bar in the historic Vieux Carré.
940 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
New Orleans entertainment destination for Drag Shows, Male Revues, Cold Daiquiris, and more
542 N Rampart St New Orleans, LA 70112
New Orleans' Number One Black Owned Gay Bar
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The Roosevelt Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
- 5 Star – Lovely Rooftop Bar, Full-Service Spa
- A short walk to the gay bars
- 42-inch TV, luxury amenities
- Elegant 5-star hotel, 15 minutes to Jackson Square, with a rooftop bar, fully equipped spa, and luxurious rooms.
Omni Royal, 4 Star
Sophisticated & Stylish
- 4 Star – 4-Diamond Luxury, Pinnacle Award Winner
- Close to the gay district
- Fashionable corner location
- On St. Louis at Royal, offers 4-diamond luxury, award-winning meeting services, and sophisticated style.
Royal Sonesta, 4 Star
Right on Bourbon Street
- 4 Star – On Bourbon Street, Outdoor Pool
- Close to the gay district
- WiFi, flat-screen TV, refrigerator
- In the French Quarter, offers accommodation with an outdoor pool, bars, jazz club, and modern art.
French Market Inn
3 Star Central Location
- 3 Star – Located in an Historic 1800s Building
- Close to the gay district
- Coffee facilities, air-conditioned
- Historic hotel in the French Quarter, built in the 1800s, simple rooms with coffee facilities and a short walk from Jackson Square.
Video Gay Guide to NOLA
Top tips from two gay expats on a trip to New Orleans.
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in New Orleans
New Orleans doesn’t have distinct gay neighbourhoods in the same way as some other cities like West Hollywood or Chelsea in New York City. However, the city is known for being LGBTQ+ friendly, and you’ll find gay-friendly establishments and events scattered throughout various neighbourhoods, especially along Bourbon Street in the French Quarter.
French Quarter | Home to Bourbon Street
Photo: Laissez les bons temps rouler! Bourbon Street is at the heart of Gay NOLA.
- The French Quarter is the historic heart of New Orleans and is located along the Mississippi River.
- Famous for its lively nightlife and vibrant atmosphere along Bourbon Street and the legendary Oz and Bourbon Parade Pub.
- The quarter is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in New Orleans and is known for its distinctive Spanish and French Creole architecture.
- Discover the best things to see and do in the French Quarter
Marigny
Downriver from the French Quarter with colourful, eclectic houses & a vibrant arts scene along Frenchman St.
Bywater
East of the Marigny and close to Crescent Park with stunning views of the River and the NOLA skyline.
Warehouse District
Known as the Arts District, perfect for art enthusiasts & museum-goers with trendy restaurants & boutique hotels.
Downtown
The CBD offers easy access to Bourbon Street and a variety of dining options, shops, and cultural attractions.
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