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Each
Labor Day weekend marks
the return of Southern Decadence the largest
gay event in New Orleans. The deep south's
annual event was called off last year because
of Hurricane Katrina. But this year the
party was back in full-swing in the French
Quarter. Event organizers said 75,000 attended,
about two-thirds of the normal crowds showed
up this year. The annual festival is expected
to bring a much-needed boost to the local
economy at the beginning of the tourist
season.
Southern Decadence XXXV Grand Marshal this
year were again Led by 2005 Southern Decadence
Grand Marshals XXXIII Lisa Beaumann and
Regina Adams.
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Southern
Decadence Grand Marshals [SDGM] XXXIII,
Lisa Beaumann and Regina Adams, reign came
to an abrupt end in 2005 when Southern Decadence
XXXIV was cancelled due to Hurricane Katrina
for the first time in the history of the
celebration. Beaumann and Adams will continue
to reign as SDGMs XXXIII in 2006, the first
time grand marshals will reign twice. As
co-grand marshals once again, the duo announced
their theme, colors, songs, sponsors and
unveiled the 2006 poster at the Official
Southern Decadence Press Party July 23,
2006 at the Corner Pocket.
LABOR DAY
MON., SEPT. 4th...
12noon, Southern Decadence
2006 featuring the Men of Manwatch, Oz
1pm, 9th Annual Official
Southern Decadence Closing Party: Southern
Decadence Survivors Outer Loop Bar Crawl
led by Cruise Director Ted Mahaffy, honoring
SDGMs XXXIII Lisa Beaumann & Regina
Adams, sponsored by Ambush Mag & SouthernDecadence.COM,
beginning at Corner Pocket, Double Play,
Le Roundup, The Front Page, Ninth Circle
& ending with a Labor Day BBQ at Starlight
By The Park
3pm, Southern Decadence
XXXV: Where The Boys Are, Hot Male Dancers
w/The Boys of Montreal appearing nightly,
Corner Pocket
6pm, Decadence Closing
Dance Party w/resident DJs Jason Lanoux,
Mary Pappas & Tim Pflueger plus Circuit
Great Tony Moran, plus the Men of Manwatch,
Oz
9pm, Tarzan's Jungle
Revue starring Miss Front Page Julie,"D"-BEE,
Fredrique, Tarzan & guests, The Front
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Official
Southern Decadence Website: A Celebration of Gay
Life ...
http://www.southerndecadence.com/
Labor Day Weekend Tradition Continues: Southern
Decadence 2007
The third largest holiday festival in New Orleans.
Southern
Decadence started thirty-five
years ago as a simple going-away party. As a top
gay Labor Day Weekend destination, it has evolved
into one of our world's major annual events. One
of the largest annual celebrations in New Orleans,
it has become known as the "New Orleans Gay
Mardi Gras." People begin to arrive on the
Wednesday before Labor Day, and generally don't
even think about stopping or going home until
the following Tuesday. With over 100,000 gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender participants,
the economic impact on the city was estimated
to be in excess of $95 million post hurricane
Katrina. The city has recognized its importance
with an Official Proclamation to welcome the event.
The corner of Bourbon and
St. Ann Streets is generally considered to be
the epicenter of Gay New Orleans, and even more
so during the Southern Decadence festival weekend.
At that intersection is the largest gay nightclub,
The Bourbon Pub video bar and The Parade dance
club, which is home to the hottest dancers in
town. Across the street is Hit Parade Gift and
Clothing store. Most of the city's main gay attractions
are located within a few blocks of this intersection.
Most street party activities take place in the
immediate area of the French Quarter, and the
dance parties are in the clubs. And since the
gay bars never close, there is something happening
around the clock. Some of the nation's best DJs
work the crowds into a frenzy. For 2006, the DJ
lineup includes Joe Gauthreaux, Max Rodriguez,
Randy Bettis, Lydia Prim, Rick Mitchell,
Southern Decadence 2006
New Orleans
Official Website http://www.southerndecadence.net/
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Wednesday, August
30 thru Monday, September 4
During Southern Decadence, some streets of the
French Quarter do not allow parking - look for,
and heed, no parking signs. Plan on doing a lot
of walking. Comfortable shoes are a must. Always
walk where it is well lit and there are a lot
of people. New Orleans is a city of neighborhoods.
Like all large cities, the Big Easy does have
some trouble spots. Always walk with others, never
alone if possible. Don't wander about the city.
In New Orleans the neighborhoods can change, literally,
when you cross a street. Always carry a map. If
you're drinking, don't go stumbling about the
French Quarter. Locals know that the people who
encounter trouble are usually the ones who have
been drinking.
Bars in New Orleans are open
twenty-four hours a day. Pace yourself. Most important,
it's easy to get caught up in all the excitement
and forget to eat. If you want to make it through
the weekend, solid food is a necessity. Of course,
New Orleans is world famous for its food and indulging
in sheer Decadence is part of a great and exciting
complete Gay New Orleans experience.
A Southern Decadence Weekend
Pass is recommended and will save you money and
allow you to avoid general admission lines.
And Travelnola.com offers some of the best discount
rates on hotels and air travel, car rentals for
your perfect Southern Decadence Experience.
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