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Celebrate Southern Decadence at one of the most iconic gay parties in New Orleans.
Celebrate Southern Decadence at one of the most iconic gay parties and enjoy the unique hospitality of the Filmore in NOLA.
- Visiting New Orleans? Stay at the Hotel Monteleone, a historic luxury hotel with a rooftop pool, around ten minutes from the Bourbon Street gay bars.
The Party
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Typically the Saturday of Southern Decadence.
- Horse Meat Disco is one of London’s best-known queer DJ collectives, formed by James Hillard, Jim Stanton, Luke Howard and Severino Panzetta.
- Expect underground disco, house classics and a packed LGBTQ+ crowd celebrating across Labor Day weekend.
- The even runs from 9 pm to 3 am, with a main room, second music space and special performances.
- A night with Horse Meat Disco is a night of pure bliss.
- Combined with the hot and sexy energy of Southern Decadence weekend, this unique event has become an unforgettable night, not to be missed.
- The party takes over The Filmore on 6 Canal Street New Orleans.
- Discover the best places to stay and play with our Gay New Orleans Guide.
The Venue
- The Filmore – located in Arts/Warehouse/Convention District.
- A stunning event space featuring 22,000 square feet of flexible design space, transformed for one night with state-of-the-art lighting and sound.
- The French Quarter is 8 minutes drive from the venue.
- Located beside Caesars New Orleans at the foot of Canal Street.
- A short walk from the French Quarter and Bourbon Street.
- Features a large main music hall, several bars and full concert production.
- The venue has a dedicated entrance on Canal Street.
Recommended Hotels in New Orleans
Stay in the French Quarter if you want to be close to the gay bars, Southern Decadence street celebrations and the parade route.
The Roosevelt Hotel, Omni Royal, Royal Sonesta Hotel, French Market Inn.
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The Hotel Monteleone is where we stay
in New Orleans, close to all the gay bars.
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HMD check the website.
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.
Address: 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Address: 300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Address: 100 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Address: 541 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Address: 830 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Address: 626 Saint Ann St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Address: 801 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Address: 2513 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Address: 718 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Address: 1328 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Address: 2240 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Address: 800 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Address: 2021 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Address: 2301 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Address: 634 Louisa Street, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Address: 901 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Address: 740 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Address: 740 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Address: 940 St. Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Address: 834 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Address: 1012 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Address: 941 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Address: 1239 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Address: 439 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Address: 940 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Address: 542 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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Watch the Southern Decadence 2018 parade 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.
Photo: Laissez les bons temps rouler! Bourbon Street is at the heart of Gay NOLA.
Downriver from the French Quarter with colourful, eclectic houses & a vibrant arts scene along Frenchman St.
East of the Marigny and close to Crescent Park with stunning views of the River and the NOLA skyline.
Known as the Arts District, perfect for art enthusiasts & museum-goers with trendy restaurants & boutique hotels.
The CBD offers easy access to Bourbon Street and a variety of dining options, shops, and cultural attractions.

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