Aug 20 2008
Southern Decadence Gay Mardi Gras 2008 Almost Here!
I love this event! Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people from around the world come to the French Quarter every year for this party on Labor Day weekend. This is also lots of fun for straight-but-supportive folks.
The streets will be full of colorful costumes, outrageous outfits, with rainbow colored flags flying from shop, house, and hotel windows. Being such a magpie, I love the rainbow colored Mardi Gras beads and the parade the best.
Looking at the event as it is, it’s hard to believe that it all started 37 years ago as a small going away party. Now, it’s known as Gay Mardi Gras! The outfits, energy, and partying sure live up to the name.
This year’s dates are August 27 through September 1.
For information about the big bash and for the official schedule, events, and everything else you need to know, go here, adults (opens in a new window):
