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Pride in New Orleans, LA

Gay Easter Parade is usually easter Sunday afternoon; the 2027 date isn't announced yet. We've mapped 7 Pride events in New Orleans (3 festivals, 2 parades, 1 family & youth pride). 4 are free. Tap any event for dates, places and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026. Events without a confirmed date show the pattern from past years.

Gay Easter Parade

Pride parade · New Orleans, LA · Free to watch

2027 date TBA All ages

Easter Sunday afternoon

Longue Vue Family Equality Day

Family & youth Pride · New Orleans, LA

2027 date TBA All ages

Late May / start of Pride Month

LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest

Film & arts · New Orleans, LA · Ticketed

2027 date TBA 21+

Early June

New Orleans Black Pride Weekend

Pride festival · New Orleans, LA

2027 date TBA

Early June (the weekend before Pride Weekend in 2026)

New Orleans Pride Parade

Pride parade · New Orleans, LA · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

Second Saturday in June (evening)

NOLA Pridefest Block Party

Pride festival · New Orleans, LA · Free

2027 date TBA

Pride Parade Saturday in June

Southern Decadence

Pride festival · New Orleans, LA · Street events free; party passes sold

2027 date TBA 21+

Labor Day weekend (parade on the Sunday before Labor Day)

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Pride in New Orleans: common questions

When is Pride in New Orleans?

New Orleans Pride Parade is usually held second Saturday in June (evening); it last ran Jun 13, 2026. The 2027 date hasn't been announced yet; we'll post it here as soon as the organizers do.

Is there a Pride parade in New Orleans?

Yes. New Orleans Pride Parade (Second Saturday in June (evening)) and Gay Easter Parade (Easter Sunday afternoon). Parade routes and step-off times are posted by organizers a few weeks before; check each event's page.

Are there family-friendly Pride events near New Orleans?

Yes. All-ages options include New Orleans Pride Parade, Gay Easter Parade and Longue Vue Family Equality Day. Daytime parades and festivals are generally fine for kids; drag shows and late-night parties are usually 18+ or 21+.

Are Pride events in New Orleans free?

4 of the 7 events listed near New Orleans are free, including New Orleans Pride Parade, Gay Easter Parade and NOLA Pridefest Block Party. Some festivals charge a gate fee or sell VIP passes, and drag brunches and Pride nights at venues are ticketed.

Organizing Pride in New Orleans?

Add your parade, festival, march, drag brunch, youth Pride or Pride night free. Post your date as soon as it's set and we'll show it here, on the Pride calendar and on the map.

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