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UpStairs Lounge Fire 50th Anniversary Commemoration Activities Announced

February 10, 2023 By Frank Perez

A coalition of local organizations spearheaded by the LBGT+ Archives Project of Louisiana will present a weekend of events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the tragic 1973 UpStairs Lounge fire. The events will take place in various locations in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans on June 23, 24 and 25, 2023. In addition to the Archives Project, the other … [Read more...] about UpStairs Lounge Fire 50th Anniversary Commemoration Activities Announced

City of New Orleans will recognize the 32 victims of the Up Stairs Lounge arson

June 20, 2022 By Frank Perez

After 49 years, the City of New Orleans is finally recognizing the 32 victims of the Up Stairs Lounge arson. On Thursday, June 23, the City Council will hear a presentation about the fire and pass a resolution acknowledging and honoring the victims. If your schedule allows, please be at the City Council chamber on Thursday at 10:00am. In 1973, the tragedy was ignored by … [Read more...] about City of New Orleans will recognize the 32 victims of the Up Stairs Lounge arson

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