{"id":3564,"date":"2017-08-29T20:52:26","date_gmt":"2017-08-29T20:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stcharlesinn.com\/?p=3564"},"modified":"2017-08-29T20:52:26","modified_gmt":"2017-08-29T20:52:26","slug":"southern-decadence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/stcharlesinn.com\/southern-decadence\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Decadence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It all started as a low-key going away party in 1972, but Southern Decadence has turned into one of the biggest and best yearly events in New Orleans. From August 30 \u2013 September 4, the annual LGBTQ cultural festival brings in more than 125,000 participants from around the globe. Also known as \u201cGay Mardi Gras,\u201d it\u2019s a pinnacle of New Orleans celebrations where everyone shows off in gorgeous, high fashion costumes (and sometimes nothing at all).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3565\" src=\"http:\/\/stcharlesinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/05\/drag-queen-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/stcharlesinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2017\/05\/drag-queen-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/stcharlesinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2017\/05\/drag-queen.jpg 483w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bars around town host a variety of performances, from drag shows to DJ contests. Costumes are highly encouraged, and it\u2019s the perfect weekend to book a Gay Walking Tour or check out one of the many queer bars in the area. In 2017, it\u2019ll be accompanied by outdoor concerts on St. Ann and Bourbon Streets.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Wait for Mardi Gras?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Say farewell to summer with a bang. Start at the Golden Lantern bar where the parade kicks off, winding through the French Quarter. The year\u2019s Grand Marshal leads the party to the cheering and flashing of onlookers. Although the theme is kept a secret until right before Labor Day Weekend, prior themes have included \u201cLeathers &amp; Feathers\u201d and \u201cJazz &amp; Jezebels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This free event spreads throughout the French Quarter, offering a serious party atmosphere for those in town for the long weekend. What kind of costume can you whip up?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; It all started as a low-key going away party in 1972, but Southern Decadence has turned into one of the biggest and best yearly events in New Orleans. From August 30 \u2013 September 4, the annual LGBTQ cultural festival brings in more than 125,000 participants from around the globe. 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