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Mardi Gras Memories and a Pink Glitter Tribute 

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Written by Mike Sullivan I met Rip and Marsha a few years after I moved to New Orleans in 1981. We were neighbors on Bourbon Street and worked together at the old Petunia’s restaurant. We remained close friends until their deaths in 2017. In the 30+ years we knew each other, they published Ambush Magazine and became fixtures in the French Quarter. Every Mardi Gras … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Memories and a Pink Glitter Tribute 

The Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide (February 2026 Event Calendar)

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It’s Mardi Gras time in New Orleans and that means beads, balls and, of course, parties galore.  Here are just some of the hot events in February. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.  Weekly Events Monday: ·        NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans; 4pm. NOAGE’s … [Read more...] about The Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide (February 2026 Event Calendar)

Ambush on the road: New York

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I recently took a very large bite out of the Big Apple on a quick long-weekend trip to New York, a special birthday gift to myself. I absolutely love this fabulous city for countless reasons—from the shopping and Broadway to the gay scene, the restaurant scene, and the endless fun to be found everywhere in between. My friend Jeff Mallon and I flew out mid-morning on Thursday … [Read more...] about Ambush on the road: New York

Announcing King Cake Queen XXXI – Debbie With A D, The People’s Queen

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Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce Debbie With a D will reign as King Cake Queen XXXI over the Krewe of Queenateenas. Debbie With a D will reign as The People’s Queen. Originally from Baltimore, Debbie With a D moved to New Orleans in 2011. She recalls, “The first time I visited New Orleans was in 2010 to help move my (at that time) ex-boyfriend to New Orleans. We were … [Read more...] about Announcing King Cake Queen XXXI – Debbie With A D, The People’s Queen

Gay Mardi Gras Balls 2026

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December 31—Pan (Mobile) January 6—Rue Royale Revelers (New Orleans) January 17—Mwindo (New Orleans) January 17—Apollo (New Orleans) January 18—Narcissus (New Orleans) January 23—Order of Osiris (Mobile) January 24—Amon Ra (New Orleans) January 24—Apollo (Baton Rouge) January 24—Phoenix (Mobile) January 31—Apollo (Lafayette) January 31—Apollo … [Read more...] about Gay Mardi Gras Balls 2026

The Power of Lived Experience: Inspiring People with HIV to Prioritize their Long-Term Health through Storytelling

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The Power of Lived Experience: Inspiring People with HIV to Prioritize their Long-Term Health through Storytelling By Marcus Wilson / Senior Director / Public Affairs / Sponsored by Gilead Sciences / Intended for US audiences only For too long, conversations about HIV have centered primarily on preventing transmission. While that’s important, it often leaves out another … [Read more...] about The Power of Lived Experience: Inspiring People with HIV to Prioritize their Long-Term Health through Storytelling

Reality TV Legend Marguerite “God Warrior” Perrin Makes Stage Debut in “Dixie’s Holiday Bar” in New Orleans

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New Orleans, LA — This holiday season, the spirits are high, the sequins are sparkling, and New Orleans is jingling all the way back to the heart of Bourbon Street in the 1950s! Leading the charge is none other than Marguerite “God Warrior” Perrin, making her stage debut in the immersive musical comedy Dixie’s Holiday Bar at Café Istanbul. Best known for her unforgettable … [Read more...] about Reality TV Legend Marguerite “God Warrior” Perrin Makes Stage Debut in “Dixie’s Holiday Bar” in New Orleans