Toni Reed, Unsplash

Go Out & Show Some Pride: Local NOLA Events During Pride Month

09:00 June 07, 2021
By: Gigi Halpern

In celebration of Pride Month 2021 and the LGBTQ+ community in New Orleans, a series of 18 events will be held between June 10 and 13. Visit pridenola2021.com for more information and Happy Pride!


ALL DAY Military Appreciation

June 10; 9 a.m. to 11:55 p.m.

Cafe Lafitte in Exile

901 Bourbon St.


Celebrate the opening of Pride weekend at the oldest gay bar in America to honor and show appreciation to the LGBTQ+ service members who fought for this country throughout its history. Any service member with a military ID will get off 25% off their bar tab.


Opening Night Underwear Party Upstairs

June 10; 6 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.

Café Lafitte in Exile

901 Bourbon St.


In celebration of Pride Month and body inclusivity, join an underwear party upstairs in Café Lafitte in Exile. $10 will gain you admission and a chance to celebrate who you are.


Speakeasy Party

June 10 & 11

Grandpre's

834 N. Rampart St.


Celebrate Pride Month 2021 by joining a speakeasy party at Grandpre's on North Rampart St., which boasts a casual friendly vibe. You will most likely need to show you're vaccinated to gain admission.


Retro Night

June 10; 7 p.m. to 10:55 p.m.

Corner Pocket

940 St Louis St.


Mix it up at Retro Night Thursdays to enjoy the hits of the 80s and 90s. They offer the best made $3 vodka drinks and $4 Long Island Iced Teas. Corner Pocket is cash only.


Krewe of Pride (House) Floats

June 10-13


Take a tour throughout the city of New Orleans to enjoy some amazing House Floats in celebration of Pride Month. This event will take place June 10 through the 13. You can join the Krewe of Pride (House) Floats Facebook group to keep up to date.


Breakfast with the Princess Stephaney

June 11; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mag's 940

940 Elysian Fields Ave.


In celebration of Pride Month, visit Mag's, New Orleans's most well-known spot for drag shows and ice cold daquiris. Mag's 940 also offers one of the largest liquor selections in the city.


Pink Party

June 11; 6:55 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.

Good Friends

740 Dauphine St.


Are you a fan of the color pink? Well, Good Friends is hosting a Pink Party. Put on your favorite pink wig, pink leggings, and pink heels, and join the fun!


Late Night Drinks

June 11 & 12

The Page Bar

542 N. Rampart St.


Have a late-night drink at The Page Bar from June 11 to 12. It is one of New Orleans's friendliest bars and, proudly, black owned!


Hangover Brunch

June 12; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Café Lafitte in Exile

901 Bourbon St.


Café Lafitte in Exile is hosting an additional event on Saturday to celebrate Pride Month. There will be all day dancing and the unveiling of the King's Courtyard.


Beach Party

June 12; 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Crossings

439 Dauphine St.


Celebrate Pride Month and enjoy summer by wearing your best beach wear to Crossings. Enjoy their happy hour pricing!


Wet Jockey Shorts Contest

June 12; 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The Corner Pocket

940 St. Louis St.


Join a special and exciting contest for Pride Month at The Corner Pocket. All constants must be 21, and the winners will get $250 in cash and an additional prize. Make sure to show up early to sign up!


Block Party

June 12; 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Oz New Orleans & Bourbon Pub

800-801 Block of Bourbon St.


The Bourbon Pub and Oz are hosting a block party on Saturday, June 12, to celebrate all things Pride. The drinks will be flowing, and there will be plenty of room to dance!


GrrlSpot Pride

June 12; 9 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.

Crossings

439 Dauphine St.


Crossings wants to give you the opportunity to celebrate Pride Month with Dj Gage, Vaughndutch, and Staycation! It is time to get out of the house and join the fun!


Game of Pool

June 12 & 13

Rawhide

740 Burgundy St.


Rawhide's event will be held from June 12 to 13. Join their leather clad clientele for a game of pool and relaxation.


Family Equality Day

June 13; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Longue Vue

7 Bamboo Rd.


Join Longue Vue House and Gardens's 6th Annual Family Equality Day in honor of families of all "shapes, sizes, and definitions." This outdoor event is free and available to all ages.


Closing Night

June 13; 4 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.

Café Lafitte in Exile

901 Bourbon St.


Celebrate the closing night of Pride Month 2021 in NOLA at Café Lafitte in Exile. Enjoy a drink in the King's Courtyard or on the balcony in honor of the LGBTQ+ Community.


Zingo!

June 13; 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Corner Pocket

940 St. Louis St.


Come join some additional Pride Month fun at Corner Pocket. Play a free game of Zingo! to win prizes and bar tabs.


Underwear Dance Party

June 13 & 14

Mags 940

940 Elysian Fields Ave.


Join this local favorite bar once again in celebration of Pride Month and order some of their many drink specials! Mag's underwear dance party will be held from June 13 and 14.

Sign Up!

FOR THE INSIDE SCOOP ON DINING, MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, THE ARTS & MORE!