Is the New Orleans Mardi Gras gay-friendly?

New Orleans is arguably one of the most gay-friendly cities in the world. Certainly one of the top three gay cities in the country if not #1. We are tolerant of everyone. read more

An overview of the best hotels in New Orleans for gay travelers, including tips on where to stay during Mardi Gras and Southern Decadence. An overview of the best hotels in New Orleans for gay travelers, including tips on where to stay during Mardi Gras and Southern Decadence. read more

Absolutely positively gay friendly. On Mardi Gras Day, in the French Quarter, a drag contest, the Bourbon Street Awards is held. For over 40-years, this has become bigger each year. It is known as the most famous drag queen contest in the USA. It is SO popular, you can barely push yourself through the wall of people. read more

lgbtq mardi gras The New Orleans LGBTQ community embraces Mardi Gras traditions with costumes, krewes, and more The first official gay Carnival krewe, the Krewe of Yuga, was formed in the late 1950s, Gay Mardi Gras had been going on underground way before then. read more