New Orleans Pride 2026
New Orleans is a vibrant city with a rich queer culture, making it the perfect place to celebrate Pride. From bar crawls to drag shows and ghost tours, there is something for everyone. Come celebrate Pride in New Orleans during these 10 local events!1. Longue Vue Family Equality Day
Longue Vue is a stunning eight-acre museum and estate filled with blooming gardens and historic architecture. Join them for their 10th annual Family Equality Day on May 31! This event will celebrate every kind of family with fan decorating, storytimes, dance performances, a community market, and a children's parade! Family Equality Day is free to any and all guests, with a $20 fee if you choose to park on site.
2. NOLA Pride Parade
It wouldn't be a New Orleans celebration without a parade! The Pride Parade is the highlight of the city's Pride celebrations with rainbow floats, show-stopping outfits, and endless fun. The parade will take place on Saturday evening, June 13. While the route has yet to be announced, in previous years, the parade has gone through the French Quarter around Decatur and Bourbon Street.
3. Pridefest 2026
New Orleans Pridefest is the largest Pride celebration in Louisiana, held in the Marigny every year. On Saturday, June 13, there will be live music, dancing, and drag from 5 to 9 p.m., with the musical headliner this year, rock duo Tony & The Kiki, coming on after. This whole day is completely free to the public, with options to buy passes to the opening reception and pool party on Thursday and Sunday available.
4. New Orleans Black Pride
New Orleans Black Pride weekend was created to celebrate the vibrant community of Black Queer people in the city. From June 4-7, there will be non-stop programming, with this year's theme being "Homecoming," an ode to HBCU culture. Free events include the Welcome Reception, Legacy Summit, and Community Festival featuring musical guest Ambré. There is also ticketed programming, including a yoga class, pool party, brunch, DJ set, and parties!
5. Walking with the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans
If you are looking for a unique way to celebrate Pride this year, try the Walking with the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans tour! This tour will tell the haunted history of the city's vibrant queer culture while stopping at bars throughout the French Quarter. The tour runs June 11-14 and starts at $34 for an hour and 45-minute experience.
6. GrrlSpot
GrrlSpot is the biggest women's Pride after party in the city, with a five-hour DJ set, burlesque, and more! Held at the Toulouse Theatre, this event will feature female artists playing disco, house, and hip-hop all night long. The event is from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., and tickets start at $17. This is a great way for female and non-binary folks to celebrate Pride in the city!
7. New Orleans Pride Bar Crawl
What better way to celebrate Pride than a New Orleans bar crawl? On June 20, there will be the New Orleans Pride Bar Crawl, which will include four venues, drink specials, live music, and more! The crawl is from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and tickets are as low as $10, with amazing group discounts!
8. LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest
LGBTLOL is an annual queer comedy festival with over 60 queer comedians coming together in New Orleans for four days of fun! The talent will include established comedians such as headliner Ren Q. Dawe and up-and-coming comedians from all over the country. LGBTLOL will be from June 4-7, with four-day passes costing $99.
9. Pride Run and Walk
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New Orleans Pride Run & Walk on Saturday, June 13, is a great way to get active while celebrating Pride! The event will be in the morning at Audubon Park, with a post-race festival with food and live music after the 5K! Tickets are $40 and will include a T-shirt and a finishing medal.
10. Pride Prom NOLA
Pride Prom is an amazing way to celebrate Pride as a young person in New Orleans. The prom will be a night of fun for ages 16-20 with a drag performance, photobooth, DJ, and food! It will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on June 5 at the Hyatt Regency, and this year's theme is "More is More: Rainbow on Rainbow on Rainbow." The event is free for all but requires an RSVP in advance.
