January 31 – February 2: NOLA Leather to Geaux Weekend Kick off Gay Mardi Gras by celebrating at this traditionally African-American krewe’s annual ball. If you have yet to see it, buy your tickets now! In simplest terms, the show depicts an unconventional love story between a young Vietnamese girl and a US Marine during the Vietnam War. Saenger Theater (Photo: Rebecca Todd)Ĭome see Broadway, New Orleans-style at the Saenger Theater with this critically acclaimed production. Special guests this year include Tom Welling from Lucifer and Kristin Kreuk from Smallville.Ĭelebrate Twelfth night and the first official parade of the Mardi Gras season.Ĭelebrate Mardi Gras with the city’s newest, most inclusive krewe. Cheers to another year!Īs a renowned convention of comics and superheroes, Wizard World welcomes all types of folks and their funky costumes to participate. This is not an exhaustive list, but it includes some of the biggest and best events in town. From LGBTQ Mardi Gras, to unforgettable music festivals, to the iconic Red Red Dress Run, there’s a seemingly never ending line up. We created our 2020 LGBTQ year at a glance guide to showcase some of the exciting events New Orleans has to offer to the LGBTQ community throughout the year.
