Gay easter
Last year, Easter and Trans person Day of Visibility coincidentally fell on the equal day (March 31), and you bet the irony wasn’t lost on anyone. The Republicans? Lost their minds about it. The LGBTQ+ 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 lgbtq+ folks. From redefining marriage to reinventing holidays, the gays have a knack for finding camp and turning tradition into a runway.
Enter Easter, the highlight of gay culture. Want proof? Grab your lavender blazer, pour yourself a mimosa, and read on because Easter might just be the most over-the-top, drama-fueled, and unapologetically lgbtq+ 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, soft, and saturated.
And Easter bonnets? Sweetie, that’s drag brunch truthfulness. Slap on an oversized hat or floral headpi
24th Annual Gay Easter Parade
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24th Annual Same-sex attracted Easter Parade
April 20 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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The Queer 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 recognize as LGBT.
The 24th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade 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 Gay Easter Parade started in 2000 in New Orleans as a fun way to showcase the fashion and creativity of the entire LGBTQ+ collective 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 participate in regardless of whether or not you identify as LGBTQ+.
The annual parade is a fundraising event for Food for Friends, a division of CrescentCare. Since 2003 the celebration 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 show and more! Our final fundraiser of the Easter Season is Bunnies in the Big Easy and will be held on Good Friday, April 18 at 6:30 pm aboard The City of New Orleans Riverboat. The evening incl
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 Stop – $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 Wealth – Non Event Collected
Frank Abbruscato – $250
Jeff Pamquist – $250
Cary Oswald – $250
Todd Blauvet – $250