2009 - 2010
Special Event Schedule

Southern Decadence        Halloween          Voodoo Music Fest

New Years         Sugar Bowl          Mardi Gras

French Quarter Fest         Jazz Fest Weekend I         Jazz Fest Weekend II

New Orleans Wine and Food Experience

July 4th Weekend/Essence Festival

Satchmo Summer Festival          White Linen Night         Dirty Linen Night




Southern Decadence/Labor Day Weekend



Wednesday, September 2, 2009 -- Midnight
A Decadence edition of The SHOWDOWN TALENT CONTEST upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade. Contest is open to anyone with talent ... dancing, singing, drag, stripping, kissing ... whatever your talent, if you're good at it, come show us. Plus the famous "Banana Sucking Contest" ... now that's real talent. Cash prizes. Tiffany Alexander is the emcee, sponsored by Ketel One Vodka and Crown Royal.
Free Admission .

Thursday, September 3, 2009 -- 8 p.m.
The Grand Marshals' KICKOFF TO SOUTHERN DECADENCE 2009 upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade, with performances by many of the prior years' Grand Marshals. This event is a benefit for United Services for AIDS, and is the official start of New Orleans' largest gay party weekend .
Free Admission .

Thursday, September 3, 2009 -- Midnight
BIG DICK CONTEST -- THE "OFFICIAL" KICKOFF to Southern Decadence.  Fasten your seatbelts as Chi Chi LaRue, the Diva of Decadence, returns to reign over the festivities. The iconic adult film director and bon vivant is a permanent fixture at Southern Decadence, and will be your hostess all weekend at The Bourbon Pub / Parade. Chi Chi is joined for 2009 by SISTER ROMA from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
General Admission $20 . Free Admission and VIP Entrance with a Southern Decadence Weekend Pass. 

Friday, September 4, 2009 -- 4 p.m.
DJ CHI CHI LaRUE
Think all that Chi Chi LaRue does is direct amazing porn and look fabulous?  Well, think again. He is also a very accomplished DJ and will take over the DJ booth upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade on Friday afternoon, leading up to The Lady Bunny Show. Don't miss a rare opportunity to enjoy another side of this amazing talent, and true friend of Southern Decadence.
Free Admission.

Friday, September 4, 2009 -- 8 p.m.
LADY BUNNY GETS (EVEN MORE) DECADENT !! 
With her glitzy outfits, sky-high wigs, and false eyelashes long enough to embarrass even Tammy Faye Bakker, multi-talented drag artiste Lady Bunny would turn heads even if looking glamorous was her only talent. But this isn’t just another man in a dress: Bunny is a successful comedienne, emcee, singer, songwriter, actress and DJ. She blew the roof off of The Bourbon Pub with her sold-out performances in 2006, 2007 and 2008. She returns for 2009, with an outrageous hour-long stage performance upstairs at The Bourbon Pub. Chi Chi LaRue provides commentary.
Advance tickets are on sale now.

Friday, September 4, 2009 -- 10 p.m. until 9 a.m.
EUPHORIA Dance Party upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade. The first major dance event of the weekend. DJ Lydia Prim. 
General Admission $20 - $30 . Free Admission and VIP Entrance with a Weekend Pass. 

Saturday, September 5, 2009 -- Noon until 1 p.m.
BADPUPPY MODEL SEARCH
Upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade, presented in association with Napoleon's Itch. Think you've got what it takes to be a Badpuppy Boy, or just want to watch?  Head on upstairs at The Bourbon Pub for this event. Hosted by Pat McArdle. Free.

Saturday, September 5, 2009 -- 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
SHIRLEY Q. LIQUOR DOES DECADENCE !! 
In a live concert upstairs at The Bourbon Pub. This cult-comedienne returns to Southern Decadence. Shirley Q is the best-selling artist of all time on mp3.com, and this side-splitting comedy show is not to be missed! Two shows sold out in advance each of the past four years, so advance tickets to this event are recommended.  Doors for each show open 30 minutes prior to show time. Tickets are on sale now.

Saturday, September 5, 2009 -- 5 p.m., Following The 4 p.m. Shirley Q. Liquor Show
The 5th annual BOURBON STREET EXTRAVAGANZA
presented by Napoleon's Itch in cooperation with
The Bourbon Pub / Parade.
An outdoor concert on the corner of Bourbon and St. Ann Streets featuring live performances by Deborah Cox and others, with The Bourbon Pub / Parade dancers.
Free.

Saturday, September 5, 2009 -- 10 p.m. until 10 a.m.
DECA - DANCE ® XXI upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade. The largest dance event of the weekend returns for its 21st year !  DJ Max Rodriguez. Live performance by Pepper Mashay.
General Admission $20 - $30 . Free Admission and VIP Entrance with a Weekend Pass.

Sunday, September 6, 2009 -- 2 p.m. Sharp
The 35th SOUTHERN DECADENCE PARADE led by the Grand Marshals.  The traditional starting point is the Golden Lantern. While there is an official parade route, the Grand Marshal may make a few unexpected detours, although not as frequently as in years past. Most parade participants will eventually make it to the vicinity of The Bourbon Pub. Free.

Sunday, September 6, 2009 -- After The Southern Decadence Parade
COSTUME SHOW , at the corner of Bourbon and St. Ann Streets outside of The Bourbon Pub. Come strut your stuff or just watch others. Free.

Sunday, September 6, 2009 -- 9 p.m. until 9 a.m.
MELTDOWN Dance Party upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade. The climax party of the weekend. DJ Jayskee (early)
and Don Bishop (late). 
General Admission $20 - $30 . Free Admission and VIP Entrance with a Southern Decadence Weekend Pass.

Monday, September 7, 2009 -- 9 p.m. until
THE OFFICIAL CLOSING PARTY of the weekend upstairs at The Bourbon Pub.
Darren Thomas , Bourbon Pub / Parade Senior Resident DJ, provides the music. The perfect way to wrap-up your weekend. 
General Admission $10 . Free Admission and VIP Entrance
with a Southern Decadence Weekend Pass.

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Halloween

Hermann-Grima House Mourning Tour

The Hermann-Grima House located at 820 St. Louis Street in the French Quarter is fun to visit any time of the year to see how the Creoles lived in early New Orleans . But from mid-October through mid-November, the historic home will be draped in black and the parlor will be set as it would have been for the funeral of one of its earliest residents.

Ghosts in the Oaks

Ghosts in the Oaks is a fund raiser for New Orleans City Park which was severely damaged in Hurricane Katrina. The event is on Friday, October 17th, and includes food and music. For more information, go to the Friends of City Park

The Queen of the Damned Ball

The annual event hosted by the Vampire Lestat Fanclub is still in the planning stage.

Boo at the Zoo

For the kids there's fun at the Audubon Zoo. On October 24, 25, 26 2008 the zoo holds its annual Halloween extravaganza. There's games, a haunted house, the ghost train, and of course trick or treating.

M.O.M's Halloween Ball

On October 31st the Howlin' Wolf will host a costume party starting at 9pm til. Great music and fun. $25.00
907 S. Peters Street
 

Ghostly Galavant

How about a cemetery tour for Halloween? The Louisiana State Museum Friends of the Cabildo will lead a tour through St. Louis #2 Cemetery on October 25 and October 26th. The tour begins in the French Quarter at the 1850's House
St. Anne side of Jackson Square

The Voodoo Music Experience

In City Park on October 26 through 28, there's great music at the Voodoo Music Experience

Blaine Kern's Haunted Fun House and Krewe of Boo
Blaine Kern, famous for his Mardi Gras parade floats, has founded the Krewe of Boo as a fundraiser for first responders in New Orleans . The Mardi Gras World dens have become a scary haunted house, and the Krewe plans a parade on Halloween. Following the parade, the Halloween Costume Expose takes place at Mardi Gras World/Haunted House. If you are not a member of the Krewe, tables can be purchased and tickets are $100 per person.

Project Lazarus Benefit Events

THURSDAY OCT 29

The Shops at Canal Place

"An Autumn Indulgence"
Join us to kick-off the weekend for Halloween 26 at one of the most unique parties! Party inside the Shops at Canal Place with Premium OPEN BAR, entertainment and silent auction.
Thursday, October 29, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Auction preview for hosts at 7:00pm
Premium OPEN BAR, entertainment, The Halloween 26 silent auction!
Dress to impress!
$50 at the door or included for Patron, Host or 4 Day Weekend Pass
Entertainment by Amy & Freddy

FRIDAY, OCT 30

GENERATIONS HALL

"WICKED WINTER WONDERLAND"
DJ Seth Cooper
Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr
Friday, October 30, 9p-3a
At this popular dance club in the Warehouse district, DJ Seth Cooper will warm you up with his hot smile and tunes, but get ready to dance through a blizzard! Hot wintery go go boys and girls. Select OPEN BAR. VIP Lounge for Patrons and Hosts.
$50 at the door or included for Patron, Host and All Passes

SATURDAY, OCT 31

Blaine Kern's MARDI GRAS WORLD

"A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S SCREAM"
DJ Roland Belmares

Address : AMAZING NEW EAST BANK LOCATION
Saturday, October 31, 10p-4a
Early preview for Hosts
Select OPEN BAR, costume mandatory dance extravaganza, dance to DJ Roland Belmares and lighting by Bryan Holcombe. The Official Halloween New Orleans Costume Contest returns from 11pm - 12am on stage, Midnight show.
$70 Advance / $80 at the door
Included for Patron, Host and All Weekend Passes .

SUNDAY

Riverboat cruise aboard the Natchez

"Spring Rejuvenation"

Address : Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River

Date/Time : Sunday, November 1, 2p-4:30p
A perfect way to end the weekend for visitors and residents alike. Experience the beauty and romance of the New Orleans skyline on the authentic Steamboat NATCHEZ ... New Orleans ' only authentic Steamboat! Brunch and entertainment. Chartered specially for Halloween New Orleans.

$50
Included for Patron, Host, 4-Day and 3-Day Passes.

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Voodoo Music Festival

October 30, 31 and November 1

KISS / EMINEM / JANE'S ADDICTION
WIDESPREAD PANIC / THE FLAMING LIPS
JUSTICE (DJ SET) / GOGOL BORDELLO / WOLFMOTHER
EAGLES OF DEATH METAL / THE BLACK KEYS
THE POGUES / WEEN / SILVERSUN PICKUPS
JANELLE MONAE / THE COOL KIDS / MEAT PUPPETS / MUTEMATH / Q-TIP / FISCHERSPOONER / BRAND NEW / D12 / AMERICAN BANG / GENERATIONALS / EARL GREYHOUND / SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS / BLACK LIPS / DOWN / MATES OF STATE / ALL TIME LOW / ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND / the knux / george clinton and parliament funkadelic / jj grey & mofro / Alejandro Escovedo / sarah quintana / shooter jennings / drive-by truckers / eric church / ledisi / irvin mayfield / New Orleans bingo! show / rebirth brass band / leroy jones / trombone shorty and orleans ave / Big Sam's Funky Nation / Benjy Davis Project / Papa Grows Funk / marchfourth marching band / dj soul sister / rotary downs / andrew duhon and the lonesome crows / amanda shaw / cyril neville's blues revue with tab benoit, big chief monk boudreaux and johnny sansone / beausoleil / leo jackson and the melody clouds / john mooney and bluesiana / quintron and missy pussycat / fleur de tease / suplecs / little freddie king / preservation hall-stars with special guests / the happy talk band / lil brian & the Zydeco Travelers / why are we building such a big ship? / ratty scurvics / mynameisjohnmichael / loose marbles / luke winslow-king / dan dyer / Sam & Ruby / walter "wolfman" washington and the roadmaster with dirty horns / new orleans klezmer all-stars / glasgow / mas mamones / zydepunks / white bitch / Kristin diable / New orleans jazz vipers / the vettes / lucy's walk / erick baker / tbc brass band / bones / mc trachiotomy / from legends to nancy / brother taisuke mass choir / r. scully rough 7 / katey red & dj papa, big freddia, sissy nobby / davis rogan

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New Years Eve

details coming soon

New Years Day Sugar Bowl

January 1, 2010


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Mardi Gras Season

Sunday January 6

Phunny Phorty Phellows   St Charles Ave Streetcar route   7:00pm

Saturday January 30

Krewe du Vieux     French Quarter     7:00pm

Friday February 5

Oshun             St Charles Ave        6:00pm

Pygmalion         St Charles Ave        6:45pm

Saturday February 6

Pontchartrain    St Charles Ave      1:00pm

Shangri La        St Charles Ave       2:00pm

Sparta             St Charles Ave      6:00pm

Pegasus           St Charles Ave      6:45pm

Sunday February 7

Carrollton         St Charles Ave            Noon

King Arthur       St Charles Ave         1:15pm

Barkus             St Charles Ave         2:00pm

Wednesday February 10

Druids         St Charles Ave       6:00pm

Thursday February 11

Babylon       St Charles Ave       5:45pm

Chaos         St Charles Ave       6:30pm

Muses         St Charles Ave       7:30pm

Friday February 12

Hermes       St Charles Ave       6:00pm

d’Etat         St Charles Ave       6:30pm

Morpheus    St Charles Ave       7:45pm

Saturday February 13

Iris             St Charles Ave       11:00am

Tucks         St Charles Ave       12:30pm

Endymion    St Charles Ave        4:30pm

Sunday February 14

Okeanos       St Charles Ave       11:00am

Toth            St Charles Ave       11:30am

Mid-City       St Charles Ave       2:00pm

Bacchus       St Charles Ave       5:15PM

Monday “Lundi Gras” February 15

Proteus        St Charles Ave      5:15pm

Orpheus        St charles Ave      5:45pm

“Fat Tuesday” February 16

Zulu          St Charles Ave       8:0am

Rex           St Charles Ave    10:00am

Elks          St Charles Ave    11:30am
Crescent City   St Charles Ave                    

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French Quarter Fest

April 9, 10, 11


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Jass Fest I    •  Jazz Fest II

Jass Fest I
April 23, 24, 25

Jazz Fest II
April 29, May 1, 2, 3

check back soon for updates on these and other 2008 events

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