New Orleans weekend guide: Pride, Naked Bike Ride and more

The big picture: New Orleans is packed with LGBTQ+ events this weekend.

• Pridefest on Saturday.
• Pride parade at 6pm Saturday.
• Black Pride Community Fest at Armstrong Park on Saturday.
• GrrlSpot, New Orleans' pop-up lesbian bar, at the Toulouse Theatre on Saturday.
• Railyard pool party on Sunday.

🍑 World Naked Bike Ride: Riders go as bare as they dare in the annual parade through the French Quarter. Starts at 4pm Saturday.

🇺🇸 America 250: Celebrate America's birthday Sunday with a parade, field day and drone show in Gretna.

🍴Restaurant Week: Deals continue through Sunday.

⚽️ World Cup: The USA's first game is at 8pm Friday against Paraguay. Check out these local watch parties.

🍴 New Orleans Food & Wine Experience: Sample wine from around the world while enjoying tasty bites from New Orleans restaurants.

• One event to watch: A grasshopper cocktail demo from Tujague's.

🥳 Pokémon: Top players from around the world compete all weekend in the North American championships at the convention center.

• The merch store requires a reservation.

🎤 Vulture Island Experience: New Orleans' Rob49 joins Glorilla, Sexyy Red, Cash Cobain and other rappers at the Smoothie King Center on Friday.

🇹🇭 Big Easy Thai Festival: Celebrate Thai food and culture Sunday at the Thai Buddhist Temple of Louisiana.