After two years of putting festivals on hold due to the pandemic, Southern Decadence is back on the streets by popular demand! Southern Decadence, which is held every Labor Day weekend, is the largest gay celebration in the French Quarter. Every year, they put on a series of bar crawls, drag shows, luncheons, and the best part--a high-energy parade full of brilliant, vibrant colors. It's widely known as the "Gay Mardi Gras" by the LGBT community.
Transport to the Roaring Twenties
Gigi DeLuxe, also known as the "Femme Fatale" of Sideshow, will bring a jazz and sword-swallowing performance during Southern Decadence. Travel back in time to the Jazz Age as you feast your eyes on titillating jazz compositions and dazzling showgirl costumes reminiscent of the Cotton Club and the Tropicana, and the jaw-dropping art of sword-swallowing from the wonderful Gigi Deluxe herself!
Performances will kick off in the Peacock Room Saturday, September 3 between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday,
September 3. Elektra Cosmetics, which prides itself in self-authenticity through their glittery makeup products, will also throw a glitter buffet during the show.
In addition, taste the flavors of Brazil with Peacock Room's newest cocktail--My Favorite Languages. It pays homage to the Caipirinha, Brazil's national drink made with Cachaça and lime juice and mixed with muscadine fruit and Shochu. The drink will be available for purchase on Wednesday, August 31. All proceedings will go to The Trevor Project.
Coming Saturday, September 10, Gospel Coffee and Boozy Treats will sell canned cocktails in light of International Canned Cocktail Day. The two drinks--El Pavo Real and Right Place/Wrong Time will be sold in the Peacock Room for folks to take on the go. El Pavo Real is a floral drink made with Patron Silver Tequila, Ancho Reyes, hibiscus, and pomegranate with a pinch of ancho chile heat. Right Place/Wrong Time, the café's adaptation of the espresso martini, is made with Grey Goose vodka, coffee, and coconut cream.
Brunch reservations can be booked between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Peacock Room. For more information about Gigi Deluxe's upcoming show, visit hotelfontenot.com and peacockroomnola.com.
