New Orleans Gay Pride Festival 2024

New Orleans Pride Festival 2024

New Orleans Pride is listed as one of the fastest growing Pride Celebrations in the Nation and is the only Official Pride Festival in New Orleans. The pride event was reborn in 2021 with the full support of the city.

• Pride 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.

New Orleans Pride 2024 Event Schedule

• Typically parties kick off on the Thursday night of the Pride weekend and continue through to the closing Sunday. Previous events included the Pink party, The Block Party @ Oz & Pub, Wet Jockey Shorts Contest @ Corner Pocket, Beach Party @ Crossing and the Underwear Dance Party @ Mags 940
• Awaiting full program for 2024.
• Stay at the Brakeman Hotel, a charming 3 star hotel with a perfect location, spacious rooms. The hotel has been classically restored and is one of our top recommendations in New Orleans.

The New Orleans Pride Parade

• Saturday June 8th, 2024 – Typically held on the final Saturday night of Pride, the New Orleans Gay Pride Parade is a night-time procession and kicks off at 6 pm and runs until 10 pm. The departure point is outside the Phoenix bar.
• The parade continues down Elysian Fields Avenue for a couple of blocks, on to Decatuer Street, across Espalande Avenue, turning at Royal Street, then on to Barracks Street to North Rampart Street.
• It continues along to Contin Street turning on to Bourbon Street, then turning on St Louis Street to Burgandy Street before turning at St Ann Street, back on to Bourbon Street ending by Cafe Lafitte.
• After the main parade. the Pride dance parties take place on Saturday night at Bourbon Pub, Oz, and the Phoenix.
• Stay right in the heart of the Pride celebrations at the Omni Royal, in one of NOLAs most fashionable corners, complete with rooftop pool, stylish rooms full or character and a fully equipped gym.

New Orleans Gay Pridefest

• Saturday, June 8th 2024 – Don’t miss the Official New Orleans PrideFest, a from 10.30 am to 5 pm at  The Phoenix Bar at 941 Elysian Fields Avenue.
• Sunday, June 9th 2024 – The revelry continues on Sunday with a Pride T-Dance at  The Phoenix Bar at 941 Elysian Fields Avenue.
• Check out our insider gay guide to New Orleans, for advice, tips and reviews of the best places to stay and play in the city.

Top Gay Bars, Clubs and Venues in New Orleans

Enjoy the parade as it passes by the following gay venues:

Late Night Partying

• Cafe Lafitte in Exile – 24/7 tavern & happening gay hangout since 1933 with a wraparound balcony & happy hour.
• Bourbon Pub Parade – 24/7 gay bar with two floors, a balcony & nonstop dance-club music keeping the party going.
• Oz New Orleans – Late-night gay dance club with DJs, drag shows, go-go dancers & a balcony for people-watching.
• Napoleon’s Itch – Rollicking gay nightspot famous for signature drinks & its annual Bourbon Street Extravaganza.

Pre Party Drinks

• GrandPre’s  – Grand Pre’s is the LGBTQ Cheers of the French Quarter.
• Good Friends Bar – Gay bar with a laid-back vibe, mahogany bar & a Victorian-styled upstairs with a balcony.
• QiQi – The cosiest little gay bar in Uptown, New Orleans! Daily specials, great company, and sarcastic bartenders
• Crossing – Steampunk-themed gay bar with multiple video screens in a building from the 1800s.
• The Corner – Pocket Divey gay pub is known for scantily clad men dancing on the bar each night, plus sports on TV.

Leather/Levis/Cruising

• The Silver Fox – (Formerly Rawhide) Down-to-earth gay leather bar with daily happy hours, pool & adult videos on TV.
• Phoenix Bar – Gay bar catering to the leather crowd provides a no-frills 24/7 hangout with a pool table.

Drag Shows and Dining

• Mag’s 940 – Wild performances from drag queens to circus acts bring in big crowds. Located in the Marigny.
• Golden Lantern – Gay bar offering draft beer, cocktails & drag shows in a snug space with an intimate vibe.
• The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret – Alternative theatre & bar putting on plays, burlesque shows & indie music concerts in funky digs.
• Betty’s Bar & Bistro  – Locally owned, LGBTQ-friendly tavern with pub grub, regular drag shows & outdoor tables.
• The Country Club – American fare & creative cocktails served in a breezy, historic cottage with a pool & cabana bar. Famous for Sunday Drag Brunch.
• Clover Grill – Retro-styled diner drawing crowds from neighbouring gay bars with burgers & breakfast served 24/7.

Where to stay for New Orleans Pride?

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 the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action

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