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The 25th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

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The 25th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is scheduled to roll Easter Sunday, April 5 at 4:30pm.  The parade will consist of numerous carriages, walking groups and convertibles.  The Gay Easter Parade started in 2000 in New Orleans as a fun way to showcase the fashion and creativity of the entire LGBTQ+ community with ladies in gowns or summer suits with … [Read more...] about The 25th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

Rockford Files: Family Feud – LGB vs T

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This is a wake-up call for Trans activists, and it’s coming from inside the house. Today, many gay men and lesbians find themselves in an uncomfortable position, watching visible friction between segments of the gay community and segments of the Trans activist movement intensify. The tension isn’t born of hatred but of fear that aggressive tactics are undermining decades of … [Read more...] about Rockford Files: Family Feud – LGB vs T

Trodding the Boards March 26, 2026

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Guys and Dolls at Le Petit through March 29 I’ll wager you’ll leave Le Petit humming one of the songs from its current production of Guys and Dolls. Or many songs. Take Back Your Mink. If I Were a Bell. Luck Be a Lady. The title song. And more. All classics. After enduring such recent Broadway touring productions as Back to the Future: The Musical and Hell's Kitchen (not … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards March 26, 2026

Loyola University to Launch Inaugural College of Music and Media Hall of Fame Celebration

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NEW ORLEANS – Loyola University will host its inaugural College of Music and MediaHall of Fame Celebration on April 15 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum – a landmarkevent that will honor the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni from the School ofMusic and Theatre Professions and the School of Communication and Design. The public is invited to participate through … [Read more...] about Loyola University to Launch Inaugural College of Music and Media Hall of Fame Celebration

The Rockford Files: The One – To Be, Or Not To Be

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** WARNING: TRUTH BOMB DROPPING IN 30 SECONDS ** In today’s dating culture, everyone claims to be searching for “the one.” It appears in bios, comes up on first dates, and repeats more than ‘Yass, Queen!' on RPDR. The idea behind the phrase is romantic, and with the right music and lighting, it may even sound sincere, but it masks a contradiction. While many want to find … [Read more...] about The Rockford Files: The One – To Be, Or Not To Be

The New Orleans Premiere of CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD

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The Grinnell Singers Perform The New Orleans Premiere of CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD Under the direction of John Rommereim Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral (Episcopal) 2919 Saint Charles Avenue The event is free and open to the public. Considering Matthew Shepard is a Grammy-nominated three-part oratorio composed by Craig Hella … [Read more...] about The New Orleans Premiere of CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD

Bartender Spotlight

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The neighborhood bar holds a significant place in the cultural fabric of New Orleans, especially when it embraces an LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere, as exemplified by The Friendly, where my bartender spotlight, the remarkable Butch Sager, works. A native of Michigan, Butch is a returning New Orleanian, having experienced life in the city both before and after Hurricane … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Jeffrey Palmquist and Felicia Phillips named 2026 Gay Easter Parade Grand Marshals

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Jeffrey Palmquist and Felicia Phillips to Lead the Gay Easter Parade Jeffrey Palmquist and Felicia Phillips have been named as Grand Marshals for the 2026 Gay Easter Parade. Both long-time French Quarter residents and celebrities, Palmquist and Phillips have strong ties to the queer community, having both worked in gay bars, both serving as royalty in Gay Carnival, both … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Palmquist and Felicia Phillips named 2026 Gay Easter Parade Grand Marshals