Gay easter

New Orleans Gay Easter Parade

PRESENTING SPONSOR $5000.00

PLATINUM SPONSOR $2500.00

GOLD SPONSOR $1000.00

Cory Seaton & Jen Soums (V)

Chef Ron & The Gumbo Halt – $800 (CK)

SILVER SPONSOR $500.00

Ryan Sanders (V)

The Corner Pocket (CK)

Ronald Issler & Stuart Nettles (CK)

Mothers Restaurant (In Kind)

BRONZE SPONSOR $ 250.00

Lindsey Campbell (V)

John Marc Sharpe / RP Smith (V)

Derek Larson (V)

Drew Davenport (V)

Edward Moreno (V)

Farrow Stephenson (V)

Gino Loiacono (V)

Jimmy Gale (V)

Brian Jenkins ($)

Persana Shoulders (CK)

Michael Burnside ($)

Jim Meadows & Randy Sparks (CK)

Frank Abbruscato (CC)

Jeff Palmquist (CC)

Todd Blauvelt (V)

INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR $100.00

Austin Wendt (V)

Nazha Abdul-Hadi (V)

Amy Gaiennie (V)

Colleen O’Brien (V)

Tavarius Walker (V)

Lawrence Edward ($)

Regine Adams ($)

Marva White ($)

Dwain Hertz & Gene Theriot (CK)

Tony Leggio (CK)

Steve Sciortino ($)

IN KIND SPONSOR

David Roberts – $50 (V)

Paribe Meyer – $ 50 (V)

Sponsor Money – Non Event Collected

Frank Abbruscato – $250

Jeff Pamquist – $250

Cary Oswald – $250

Todd Blauvet – $250

Last year, Easter and Transgender Day of Visibility coincidentally fell on the identical day (March 31), and you stake the irony wasn’t lost on anyone. The Republicans? Confused their minds about it. The Gay community? Thriving in the pastel chaos, as always.

But honestly, are we surprised? Easter, historically a religious holiday, has undergone a fabulous glow-up in the hands of gender non-conforming folks. From redefining marriage to reinventing holidays, the gays have a knack for finding camp and turning tradition into a runway.

Enter Easter, the summit of gay identity. Need proof? Catch your lavender blazer, pour yourself a mimosa, and interpret on because Easter might just be the most over-the-top, drama-fueled, and unapologetically queer celebration—the gayest holiday of them all.

So… What Makes Easter So Incredibly Gay?

The Fashion – Hello, Pastels!

You know what screams queer energy loudest? Pastels.

Easter’s color palette is like a Pantone board curated by a twink going through their seasonal depression phase. Think lavender, mint, peach, and toddler blue. Sweet, gentle, and saturated.

And Easter bonnets? Sweetie, that’s drag brunch authenticity. Slap on an oversized hat or floral headpi

24th Annual Gay Easter Parade

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24th Annual Gay Easter Parade

April 20 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

|Free

2025 Parade Route

The Gay Easter Parade started in 2000 in New Orleans as a fun way to showcase the fashion and creativity of the entire LGBT community “with ladies in gowns or summer suits with Easter Hats and gentlemen in summer suits or tuxedos.” It’s meant to be a fun cultural event the whole family can attend regardless of whether or not you identify as LGBT.



The 24th Annual Official Gay Easter March is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

The 24th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is scheduled to roll Easter Sunday, April 20 at 4:30pm.  The parade will consist of numerous carriages, walking groups and convertibles. 

The Queer Easter Parade started in 2000 in New Orleans as a fun way to showcase the fashion and creativity of the entire LGBTQ+ community with ladies in gowns or summer suits with Easter Hats and gentlemen in summer suits or tuxedos. It’s meant to be a fun cultural event the whole family can attend regardless of whether or not you detect as LGBTQ+.

The annual parade is a fundraising event for Food for Friends, a division of CrescentCare.  Since 2003 the march has raised $379,846.38 for Food for Friends.

Our final two fundraisers are fast approaching. The Marsha Delain Purple Party is Saturday, April 12 at Crossing (439 Dauphine Street) from 7 to 9 pm. Cover is $20 and includes food, auction items a drag demonstrate and more! Our final fundraiser of the Easter Season is Bunnies in the Big Easy and will be held on Nice Friday, April 18 at 6:30 pm aboard The Metropolis of New Orleans Riverboat. The evening incl