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Southern Decadence 2004 Overview.
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More than 33 years old, the happy chaos known as
Southern Decadence has become one of the gay world's major parties. Tens of
thousands of gay men -- complemented by far fewer lesbians and hetero folk
-- descend on the French Quarter for a non-stop Labor Day weekend blowout.
This street party wears heels and accordingly teeters from bar to bar around
the hub of activity at St. Ann and Bourbon streets.
Founded in 1972 as a going away party for one Michael Evers, Southern
Decadence has evolved into a tourist attraction know as 'Gay Mardi Gras.' In
2003 the over-the-top party drew more than 100,000 revelers and pumped
approximately $95 million into the local economy. Individual bars host theme
parties, contests and some of the most elaborate drag shows ever staged.
There's a guaranteed action at Bourbon Pub/ Parade, Oz,
Lucille's Golden Lantern.
Sunday is the traditional highlight -- from early in the day, a drag bonanza
forms along Royal Street, reaching a fever pitch when the annual drag parade
leaves from the infamous Golden Lantern (on the corner of Royal Street and
Barracks Street) around 2PM. Most revelers, however, extend the celebration
well into Monday and even Tuesday, enjoying the Quarter's plentiful bars and
restaurants, and admiring themselves (and each other) at all hours of the
day and night.
The 2004 Highlights:
10 PM Wednesday, Sept. 1:
The Bourbon Pub/Parade
hosts Grand Marshal Donnie Jay's
'Kickoff Party'. This
bash features performances by many of the prior years' Grand Marshals. This
event is a benefit for United Services for AIDS, and is the official start
of New Orleans' largest gay party weekend. Admission is free.
12 AM Thursday, Sept. 2: Fasten your seatbelts!
Chi-Chi LaRue returns to reign over the festivities at
The Bourbon Pub/Parade.
The iconic adult film director and bon vivant is a permanent fixture at
Southern Decadence, and will be your hostess all weekend. Admission is $20.
Friday, Sept. 3 from 10PM: As expected,
The Bourbon Pub/Parade
is home to the first major dance event of the weekend. 'Euphoria Dance
Party' boasts DJ Lydia Prim rotating tribal beats, progressive trance and
anthemic vocals. Admission is $30.
10 PM Saturday, Sept. 4: Now in it's 16th year,
Deca-Dance is the largest dance party of the weekend. DJs Max Rodriguez and
Kimberly S and illusionist Adam Killian and his troupe of 'Hot Boys' will
entertain at
The Bourbon Pub/Parade.
Admission is $30.
2 PM Sunday, Sept. 5: The 32nd Southern
Decadence Parade led by 2004 Grand Marshal Donnie Jay. While there is an
official parade route, the Grand Marshal may make a few unexpected detours,
although not as frequently as in years past. The crowd is simply too big.
Most parade participants will eventually make it from
Lucille's Golden Lantern
to the vicinity of
The Bourbon Pub/Parade.
Admission is free.
9 PM Monday, Sept 6:
The Bourbon Pub/Parade
hosts the official closing dance. Local DJ Darren Thomas provides the music.
Admission is $10. |
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