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01/06/2026

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01/06/2026

Festively Gay Things To Do Daily Spotlight: Get ready to brunch, dance, and slay at the 4141 Disco Drag Brunch, where fabulous meets fun in the heart of Uptown! Get your disco attire on and come boogie on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Doors open at 10:30am, Seating at 11:15am. Tickets include admission to the show, brunch buffet, bottomless mimosas, and soft drinks. Cash bar will be available. Guests may tip the performers directly with cash.

Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4141-disco-drag-brunch-tickets-1977412637429?fbclid=IwRlRTSAPJ3-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeb4eszFkDJOy_rVESFa5uo7ublC7Y2OysFYQ6Mq91LgS0NkCyPD1ZIDsk2r0_aem_prUA-Uyn9mvJanHfT9KDkA

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Get ready to brunch, dance, and slay at the 4141 Disco Drag Brunch - where fabulous meets fun in the heart of the uptown!

01/05/2026

Festively Gay Things To Do Daily Spotlight: Mardi Gras season is almost upon us. And it begins with the 18th annual Joan of Arc Parade. The pasde will roll through the French Quarter on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, marking Joan of Arc’s 614th birthday. This year’s parade will feature a new route due to construction in the French Quarter. It begins at Bienville and Front streets at 7:30 p.m. The ceremonial blessing of Joan’s sword will take place at St. Mary’s Chapel on Chartres Street instead of St. Louis Cathedral. The toast to royalty will be from the 416 Chartres balcony at the Chef Paul Prudhomme Building. The parade ends at French Market Place and Barracks Street near the New Orleans Jazz Museum.

New signature throws include handmade journals, painted soldiers, a medieval songbook and a saint medallion featuring original artwork by Jackson Square artist Tara Gass-Braden. The piece, titled ‘Courage,’ was selected from the 2024 Joan of Art juried exhibition.

Also new this year is a large puppet named ‘Blessing Joan’, modeled after the “Joanie on the Pony” statue. Operated by krewe members, the puppet’s hands will bless the crowd as it passes.

The walking parade, which began in 2008 with about 50 members, now includes roughly 850 participants.

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01/04/2026

Festively Gay Things To Do Daily Spotlight: The Lord of Misrule, Frank Perez, and his Mystik Krewe de la Rue Royale Revelers command your presence at Frank’s Annual 12th Night Party on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Join them as they kick off the 77th year of Gay Carnival! A recognition of all the New Orleans gay krewe’s royalty will be followed by the traditional procession of previous Grand Revelers and the presentation of Grand Reveler XI before the traditional Meeting of the Courts of the Krewe de la Rue Royale Revelers and the Krewe of Queenateenas. The party begins at 6 PM with the Procession of Grand Revelers at 7ish.

$50 gets you admission to the party (includes food, an open bar, entertainment, and the museum), as well as a year-long membership in the Krewe de la Rue Royale Revelers. Admission may also include a custom-made, commemorative pin. As usual, the party will feature lots of booze, delicious food, sc****ly clad eye candy, and great people.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/franks-twelfth-night-party-tickets-1969281400681?aff=oddtdtcreator.

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The Krewe de la Rue Royale Revelers ushers in Carnival Season with a party featuring an open bar, food, entertainment, and a live DJ.

01/03/2026

Festively Gay Things To Do Daily Spotlight: Get readu for a night of excitement on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the Golden Lantern Bar. First Vanessa Carr Kennedy perform starting at 7:30 PM. Her show is followes by Drag Me To The Lantern, an amazing Drag Variety show, at 10 pm.

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01/02/2026

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Albert J. Carey Jr., a pioneer of the LGBT community and a true New Orleans original, passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 86.

A devoted and beloved member of the Krewe of Armeinius, Albert served with distinction as Captain, King, and Queen, and was a paramount force in shaping the Krewe’s survival, spirit, and direction. An accomplished architect, he was also a brilliant storyteller and historian, a sharp and generous mind to all who had the supreme honor of knowing him.

He passed surrounded by love, with his cherished sister, Patty Carey, by his side

01/02/2026

Festively Gay Things To Do Daily Spotlight: Join the Appletini R***e at The Four Seasons and Den Patio Bar as they Ring in 2026 on Saturday, January 3, 2026 starting at 10 PM. The Appletinis, MC Granny, Passion Armani Cassidine, Laveau Contraire, Infinity, and Destiny Sterling will be joined by Miss Gay Flamingeaux, Zhane Kennedy for a night of fun and games. During the evening's festivities Emcee will be playing Appletini games with the audience, which includes prizes for the contestants. There is also a drawing for a door prize during the show, and dancing and socializing afterwards.

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01/01/2026

Here is to a Happy New Year 🥳 from all of us at Ambush Magazine! Cheers! 🥂

01/01/2026

Le Cabaret offered a unique New Year's Eve experience, enabling patrons to celebrate the start of the new year on multiple occasions. The first toast occurred at 6 PM, aligning with London's midnight celebrations, where the owners were presently holidaying. The event featured complimentary champagne and a notable Changing of the Guard performance. This setup allowed guests to celebrate without the frenzy typically associated with midnight. Benjamin Bigelow's performance of Auld Lang Syne was a highlight. The venue demonstrated creativity, with attendees sporting party hats and noise makers. 12/31/25

01/01/2026

The esteemed Allstate Sugar Bowl Parade kicked off New Year's Eve festivities, proceeding through the historic French Quarter. Accompanied by my friend Jeremy Smith, I thoroughly enjoyed the celebrations, fully embracing the Mardi Gras atmosphere. The Signature Destination Management team appreciates the invitation from Mardi Gras World and River City Venues to participate in this exceptional event. It was wonderful to see all the various New Orleans dance troupes and marching bands from Ole Miss and Georgia. Our jester float was particularly stunning, thanks to Kern Studios' exceptional design. It was a great way to spend the afternoon throwing beads and being with friends from the hospitality community. 11/31/25

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01/01/2026

Festively Gay Things To Do Daily Spotlight: IT’S RAVE TIME! Come experience the first Girls Gone WUBB: The Q***r Girl Rave on Friday, January 2, 2026 at the Bourbon Pub and Parade.
There will be live entertainment list set by Interatellar and Snaxx as well as gogo dancers. Doors at 9pm. This event is 21+. Tickets at herhausevents.com

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