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LGBTQ Mardi Gras The New Orleans LGBTQ community embraces Mardi Gras traditions with costumes, krewes, and more. While the first official gay Carnival krewe, the Krewe of Yuga, was formed in the late 1950s, “Gay Mardi Gras” had been going on underground way before then. When is Mardi Gras in New Orleans? Many people believe that Mardi Gras is a single day of celebration. Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday” is actually the climax for the Carnival season. Formal Gay Balls and walking parades begin on the twelfth night of Christmas (Kings Night – Jan 6th). Most of the larger balls begin a week or two before Fat Gay Mardi Gras Bead Toss. February 21, 2023. Every year, the Krewe of Queenateenas’ reigning King Cake King and Queen take to the balcony of the Ambush Mansion for a bead toss that will have the queer community leaping, grabbing and cheering. This is, quite literally, one of the crowning moments of Gay Mardi Gras. * Walking With the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans; Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 12:30 p.m. Half Queer History, Half Stories of Good ol’ Gay Smut! Creep the French Quarter streets where Marlon Brando raged, lesbians had turf wars, and New Orleans gays contributed to the revolution. From annual extravaganzas thrown by gay Mardi Gras krewes to block parties that invite you to leave your inhibitions at home, every day of gay Carnival is an opportunity to show up as you are, wherever you are. Overview of 2025 Gay Mardi Gras Events in New Orleans: Mystik Krewe da la Rue Royale Revelers Twelfth Night Party January 6, 2025 Attend an LGBT Mardi Gras Ball. Attending a Mardi Gras ball is a great way to experience the season like a true LGBT (or ally) local. Balls are fantastic for seeing some of the best costuming in the world and making new friends. Some krewes that sell tickets to the public are Armeinius, Stars, Mwindo, and Lords of Leather. Gay New Orleans Events include the crazy Southern Decadence in August, the annual pride parade in June and the world famous Mardi Gras. New Orleans Gay Mardi Gras From: Feb. 28.2025 - To: Mar. 05.2025 70th Gay Mardi Gras Weekend in New Orleans Thursday, February 28 - Tuesday, March 5, 2019. We are currently redesigning this website. Southern Decadence, often dubbed the "Gay Mardi Gras," is one of the most vibrant and eagerly awaited LGBTQ+ festivals in New Orleans. Celebrated over Labor Day weekend, this event draws thousands of revelers from across the globe to the heart of the French Quarter. What started as a small gathering in 1972 has now blossomed into an epic party. 1992, Petronius, Amon-Ra, Armeinius & Lords of Leather present only gay balls/New Orleans. 1993, Krewe of Barkus/New Orleans parade hits the streets of the French Quarter. 1994, Krewe of Queenateenas/New Orleans crown 1st King Cake Queen of Gay Mardi Gras. 1999, 1st new gay Carnival Club since 1984, Krewe of Mwindo/New Orleans debuts The Krewe of Armeinius Founded in 1968, the Krewe of Armeinius is the largest Gay Mardi Gras organization in the city. Throughout the year, their mission is to educate the community and preserve the history and traditions of Gay Mardi Gras. Each year, they celebrate the organization’s mission and efforts with their annual Krewe of Armeinius Ball. Check their official website for more events The Krewe of Petronius is the world's oldest gay Mardi Gras Krewe. Formed in 1961, for 63 yeasr we have celebrated gay Mardi Gras. We have put together a list of Southern Decadence is one of the largest annual celebrations and festivals in New Orleans, and has become known as the “Gay Mardi Gras.” Visitors begin to arrive on the Wednesday before Labor Day, and generally don’t even think about stopping or going home until the following Tuesday. Mardi Gras is, of course, the biggest annual event in New Orleans. It begins on "12th night" and it ends on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The most popular time for tourist to visit during Mardi Gras is the weekend before Fat Tuesday. 940 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 Noon – 3pm $15 Admission. A fundraiser for our 60h Annual Gay Mardi Gras Ball. Krewe Ball Fundraisers. Krewe of Amon-Ra Academy of the Golden Goddess, Inc. (AGGI)/New Orleans debuts presenting annual awards show celebrating gay Carnival clubs 1978 Mystick Krewe of Apollo (Shreveport) is founded What is the meaning of Mardi Gras in New Orleans? Mardi Gras dates back to Pagan fertility rituals. Its roots can be traced back to ancient Roman festivals like Saturnalia and Lupercalia. It was later given a Christian makeover. Mardi Gras takes the form of a prelude to Lent. We give things up in Lent, so Mardi Gras is about indulging.
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