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Southern Decadence Press Party to be held on Saturday, May 13th

May 3, 2023 By Community Contributor

Something Decadent This Way Comes! As we approach summer in New Orleans and temperatures start rising not only with the weather, but Southern Decadence fever hits the city. What began in 1972 with a group of friends both straight and gay who playfully called themselves the “Decadents” has evolved into one of the largest and oldest LGBTQ celebrations in the country as … [Read more...] about Southern Decadence Press Party to be held on Saturday, May 13th

To Decadence With Love

June 1, 2022 By Community Contributor

If you’re queer and live in New Orleans, you should know all about Southern Decadence. You’ve probably been to the parties, experienced the debauchery, and enjoyed the long sweat-soaked nights out in the French Quarter.  But an aspect of Decadence you may not have experienced yet is the perspective of the people who help make this incredible event what it is–the … [Read more...] about To Decadence With Love

“For the Love of Mardi Gras, Get Vaccinated!”

August 6, 2021 By Frank Perez

Have you browsed through some of the Southern Decadence groups on social media lately?  If you didn’t know any better, you might get the idea that the COVID-19 pandemic is completely behind us.  Sure, there are occasional posts about masks, but on the whole, one gets the impression that the hordes of Southern Decadence devotees who did not come last year are … [Read more...] about “For the Love of Mardi Gras, Get Vaccinated!”

The “Official” Dish June 1, 2020: Southern Decadence, Pride, and Open Businesses

June 1, 2020 By Tomy Acosta

June is Pride month.  In normal times, we would be compiling a list of all the Pride events throughout the Gulf South for our Official Pride Guide.  I would be making a last-minute run to the store to buy more throws for the New Orleans Pride Parade.  Well, as we all know by now, these are not normal times.  The COVID-19 pandemic has changed every … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish June 1, 2020: Southern Decadence, Pride, and Open Businesses

2019 Southern Decadence Financial Report

December 31, 2019 By Community Contributor

2019 Southern Decadence Grand Marshals

48th Southern Decadence Sets New Records: Over 275,000 Participants, $380 Million Economic Impact, $12,700 for Charity The numbers are in for the 48th Annual Southern Decadence Celebration of LGBT+ Life, Music, and Culture that brought over 275,000 participants to  New Orleans over Labor Day weekend 2019.  With an economic impact around $380 million, this was one … [Read more...] about 2019 Southern Decadence Financial Report

The “Official Dish” September 10, 2019

September 10, 2019 By Tomy Acosta

Dear Ambush Nation, Another Southern Decadence is in the books!  Thousands of people came to town to enjoy all that New Orleans has to offer.  It was an amazing weekend of parties, special events and just wandering around the French Quarter to take in the sights.  As always, the highlight was the Grand Marshals’ parade on Sunday.  Flip through this issue … [Read more...] about The “Official Dish” September 10, 2019

Southern Decadence Accounting as of July 26, 2019

July 30, 2019 By Community Contributor

Money Raised from Fundraisers Announcement Party $1207 Press Party $1506.54 Leather and Lace $424 Salad Tossing 101 $338 SDGM Bartending $671.25 SDGM Bartending $346 Wine... Just Add Fruit $200 Potato Salad Contest $400 Just Us Trip $-566.27 Southern Meets Decadence Soiree’ $2390 Poster Signing $80 Total: $7562.79 Money Raised from … [Read more...] about Southern Decadence Accounting as of July 26, 2019

The Official Dish July 16, 2019

July 16, 2019 By Tomy Acosta

Dear Ambush Nation, The 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards are here and we are so excited!  The GAA Gala will take place on July 20th at 6 pm at Oz and we hope to see everyone there.  This year has been one for the record books and for that we thank you!  Not only did we break the record set last year for unique nominees but we also broke the record for votes … [Read more...] about The Official Dish July 16, 2019

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