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!
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Ambush on the Road: Universal Studios in Orlando Part I
Great – We Are Upside Down Again! Vacations can be many different things to people; relaxing, adventurous, luxurious, therapeutic or all of the above. And in some cases, they can be opportunities to bring your inner child to the surface and experience all the wonder and amazement of being swept away in a fantasy world. That was what my trip to … [Read more...] about Ambush on the Road: Universal Studios in Orlando Part I
John Rawls and the Sodomy Statute
In 1994, New Orleans attorney John Rawls took an ad out in Impact (a New Orleans-based LGBT+ newspaper) announcing he was planning a civil lawsuit to challenge the state’s “Crimes Against Nature” law and asking, “We would like to hear from the following groups of people as possible plaintiffs: people who have the courage to reveal their sexual orientation and fight openly in … [Read more...] about John Rawls and the Sodomy Statute
Legislative Update
The solons have gathered in Baton Rouge for the 2024 legislative session, the first under new governor, Jeff Landry, and the politicians in their infinite lack of wisdom have given us much to worry about. Be afraid. Be very afraid. Governor Landry’s agenda is pretty clear—proliferate the number of guns on the street and the number of Airbnbs in New Orleans, … [Read more...] about Legislative Update
Southern Decadence Grand Marshals and their Announcement Party
On Saturday, April 20, outgoing SDGMs Jimmy Gale, Monica Synclaire-Kennedy, and Nicole Dubois will name their successors. In recent years, the annual announcement party has become a highly anticipated event in the New Orleans queer calendar, but that wasn’t always the case. In the beginning, there were no Grand Marshal announcement parties. In fact, when Southern Decadence … [Read more...] about Southern Decadence Grand Marshals and their Announcement Party
Bianca Del Rio–Dead Inside but Live Onstage
Gretna’s own Roy Haylock, better known as international drag superstar Bianca Del Rio, returns to New Orleans on April 24 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater with his newest solo comedy tour Dead Inside. With the theater seating over 2,200, it may be a little smaller than London’s Wembley Arena (capacity: 12,000+) which his It's Jester Joke tour sold out in 2019, but a tad larger … [Read more...] about Bianca Del Rio–Dead Inside but Live Onstage
Under the Gaydar (April 2024 Event Calendar)
April is here and so are all the fabulous festivals and parties. Get ready for a month of excitement both indoors and out. Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest and Bayou Boogaloo are just a few of the fabulous events happening. Here are just some of the hot events in April to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (April 2024 Event Calendar)
The 23rd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
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.
NEW ORLEANS PRIDEFEST UNVEILS OFFICIAL NEW LOGO AT STAR-STUDDED MARIGNY PARTY
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Pridefest unveiled its new logo Saturday evening (Feb. 24) at the Phoenix Bar in the Marigny, capping a night of celebration, revelry, and drag. The event featured crowd-pleasing performances by drag queens Monique Michaels-Alexander, Tibby Honest, Alexa H. Milano, Renee Saunce, and Eureeka Starfish, who also served as emcee. Mr. Louisiana Leather … [Read more...] about NEW ORLEANS PRIDEFEST UNVEILS OFFICIAL NEW LOGO AT STAR-STUDDED MARIGNY PARTY
Tom Caplinger and How Lafitte’s Went into Exile
In 1933, shortly after the repeal of the Volstead Act, Tom Caplinger, Harold Barthel, and Mary Collins leased the building at 941 Bourbon Street (at the corner of St. Philip Street) and opened a bar called Café Lafitte. At the time, it was just one of two bars on Bourbon Street, the other being the Old Absinthe House. Contrary to popular belief, the iconic building at 941 … [Read more...] about Tom Caplinger and How Lafitte’s Went into Exile
