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 gentlemen in summer suits or tuxedos. It’s meant to be a fun cultural event the whole family can attend regardless of whether or not you identify as LGBTQ+.
The annual parade is a fundraising event for Food for Friends, a division of CrescentCare. Since 2003 the parade has raised $379,846.38 for Food for Friends.
Our final two fundraisers are fast approaching. The Marsha Delain Purple Party is Saturday, April 12 at Crossing (439 Dauphine Street) from 7 to 9 pm. Cover is $20 and includes food, auction items a drag show and more! Our final fundraiser of the Easter Season is Bunnies in the Big Easy and will be held on Good Friday, April 18 at 6:30 pm aboard The City of New Orleans Riverboat. The evening includes a live auction; food; vodka, wine and beer bar; entertainment; and the ever popular Sexy Bunny Boys! This event has a limited number of tickets so get your tickets today! Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bunnies-in-the-big-easy-tickets-1305443078389?aff=oddtdtcreator
This year’s parade will roll through the French Quarter starting at the entrance to Armstrong Park at the corner of N. Rampart and St. Ann Streets and disbanding at La Cabaret at 834 N. Rampart Street. See the map below for the full route.
This year’s Easter Grand Marshals are Malaysia Walker and Will Antill.
