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The 24th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

April 8, 2025 By Tomy Acosta

The 24th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is scheduled to roll Easter Sunday, April 20 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 Easter Hats and … [Read more...] about The 24th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

Rawhide Closes Temporarily / New Manager Wanted 

March 17, 2025 By Tomy Acosta

On Friday, March 14, Rawhide employees showed up to work to find the locks on the door had been changed. The bar has been closed since then. Contrary to speculation (much of it on social media), the bar has not been sold or closed permanently. Owner Tom Wood plans to reopen Rawhide as soon as possible. When asked why he shuttered the bar, Wood said, “lack of suitable help and … [Read more...] about Rawhide Closes Temporarily / New Manager Wanted 

Under the Gaydar (September 2024 Event Calendar)

August 30, 2024 By Tomy Acosta

Now that Decadence is over, we turn our attention to the Fall months which includes many festivals and events.  And with Halloween and the Holidays just around the corner, there are lots of festive activities heading our way. Here are just some of the hot events in September to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (September 2024 Event Calendar)

Ambush Magazine Announces the Winners of the 34th Annual Gay Appreciation Awards

August 26, 2024 By Tomy Acosta

Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce the winners in each category of the Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). Winners were announced at the GAA Gala which was held at Oz on Saturday, August 24th. The GAAs were hosted by French Quarter Personalities Jeffrey Palmquist and Frank Perez with Felicia Phillips and Tony Leggio working the Red Carper as guests arrived. Over 5,000 people … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine Announces the Winners of the 34th Annual Gay Appreciation Awards

Ambush Magazine Announces the Top 5 for the 2024 Gay Appreciation Awards

August 4, 2024 By Tomy Acosta

Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce the Top 5 in each category of the Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). Winners will be announced at the GAA Gala which will be held at Oz on Saturday, August 24th from 6 to 9 pm. The 2024 GAAs will be hosted by French Quarter personalities Jeffrey Palmquist and Frank Perez with local celebrities Tony Leggio and Brian Sands and presenting some of … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine Announces the Top 5 for the 2024 Gay Appreciation Awards

The 2024 Official Gay Easter Parade raises over $27,000 for Food for Friends!

May 9, 2024 By Tomy Acosta

As we close out Spring and move into Summer and Pride Month, we at Ambush want to start by thanking everyone who made the Gay Easter Parade (GEP) a huge success. This year we raised $27,329.34 for Food for Friends, a division of CrescentCare. Since 2003 the Gay Easter Parade has raised a total of $379,846.38 for Food for Friends. I would like to take this opportunity to … [Read more...] about The 2024 Official Gay Easter Parade raises over $27,000 for Food for Friends!

The 23rd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

March 25, 2024 By Tomy Acosta

The 23rd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is scheduled to roll Easter Sunday, March 31 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 Easter Hats and … [Read more...] about The 23rd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

Ambush Magazine Announces the Winners of the 33rd Annual Gay Appreciation Awards

August 21, 2023 By Tomy Acosta

Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce the winners in each category of the Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). Winners were announced at the GAA Gala which was held at Oz on Saturday, August 19th from 6 to 9 pm. The 2023 GAAs were hosted by French Quarter personalities Jeffrey Palmquist and Frank Perez with Tiffany Alexander and Felicia Phillips working the Red Carpet as guests … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine Announces the Winners of the 33rd Annual Gay Appreciation Awards

The 2023 Official Gay Easter Parade raises over $22,000 for Food for Friends!

June 9, 2023 By Tomy Acosta

As we close out Spring and move into Summer and Pride Month, we at Ambush want to start by thanking everyone who made the Gay Easter Parade (GEP) a huge success. This year we raised $22,013.48 for Food for Friends, a division of CrescentCare. Since 2003 the Gay Easter Parade has raised a total of $352,517.04 for Food for Friends. I would like to take this opportunity to … [Read more...] about The 2023 Official Gay Easter Parade raises over $22,000 for Food for Friends!

The 22nd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

April 3, 2023 By Tomy Acosta

The 22nd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is scheduled to roll Easter Sunday, April 9th 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 … [Read more...] about The 22nd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

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