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The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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Ambush Goes Worldwide

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June is recognized as Pride Month globally. I had the privilege of attending a significant celebration in the United States, which is a rare occurrence in our nation. This year, World Pride took place in Washington DC, marking only the second time it has been hosted in the US, the first being in New York in 2019. Established in 1997, WorldPride's inaugural city was Rome in … [Read more...] about Ambush Goes Worldwide

Movie Review: Big Easy Queens

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I love horror movies and drag queens, so I was very excited about seeing the new Advocate Originals’ Big Easy Queens now available for streaming on Hulu. It serves as an excellent watch for Pride month or any time of the year. Being a native of New Orleans, I was particularly excited to observe how they portray a film centered around NOLA. Although the movie is set in New … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Big Easy Queens

The Official Pride Guide (June 2025 Event Calendar)

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Pride events are all over the city for the month of June. We are pretty much a rainbow city year round, but especially during this month. Here are just some of the hot events in June. 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 … [Read more...] about The Official Pride Guide (June 2025 Event Calendar)

The LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest Returns to New Orleans

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The LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest has announced its full schedule and lineup for its 4th annual festival, taking place Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1 in New Orleans. Bringing together over 50 of the funniest queer-identifying comedians from across the U.S. and Canada, this year’s festival isn’t just a gut-busting showcase of LGBTQIA+ talent and humor — it’s a powerful, … [Read more...] about The LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest Returns to New Orleans

Queer Arts as Resistance

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The Louisiana Queer Arts Festival will take place June 5-8 in multiple locations throughout New Orleans, and will feature art exhibitions, an artists’ fair, two panel discussions, and film screenings. All events are free and open to the public. Produced by the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana (AP), Louisiana Queer Arts (LQA) will officially launch at that organization’s … [Read more...] about Queer Arts as Resistance

Under the Gaydar (May 2025 Event Calendar)

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May is a wild and wonderful time in NOLA as the city gears up for the summer months.  Here are just some of the hot events in May. 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; 4p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (May 2025 Event Calendar)

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

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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.

A Very Special Purple Party

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The 24th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is scheduled to roll through the French Quarter on 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 … [Read more...] about A Very Special Purple Party