Jun 13, 2025 - Things to Do

Pride in New Orleans: Parade, festivals and more

New Orleans is rolling out the rainbow carpet for Pride, with dozens of events scheduled through the weekend.

Why it matters: About 5% of adults in New Orleans identify as LGBTQ+, one of the highest percentages in the country.

Fun fact: Café Lafitte in Exile is believed to be the oldest gay bar in North America.

Between the lines: Pride is different from Southern Decadence, another large LGBTQ+ celebration over Labor Day weekend.

Events this weekend

🎉 New Orleans Community Festival: This free family festival is in Armstrong Park on Saturday. (Details)

✊🏾 New Orleans Black Pride: Daily events through Sunday, including a gospel drag brunch and pool party. (Details)

🌈 Pridefest: The 10th annual party has moved to the evening this year to help with the heat.

Party from 5–10pm Saturday at Elysian Fields Avenue and North Rampart Street. "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Kerri Colby headlines.
There are additional events all weekend. (Details)

🦄 The Pride parade rolls at 6pm Saturday through the French Quarter. (Route)

🪩 GrrlSpot hosts a queer women's dance party Saturday night at Saddle Bar. (Tickets)

🎤 Queer Mountain Storytelling Show is at the AllWays Lounge on Friday. (Details)

Check out this Facebook group and this event schedule for more activities.