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When is
Southern Decadence Weekend in 2017? |
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Southern Decadence is always
Labor Day Weekend. In 2017, the Southern Decadence dates
are Thursday, August 31 through Monday, September 4.
And if you like to really plan ahead, the dates for 2018 are August
29 through
September 3. |
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What is the minimum age for admission to
Southern Decadence events? |
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All events at The Bourbon Pub /
Parade are 21 to enter and to consume
alcohol. Much of
Southern Decadence (including Saturday's Bourbon Street
Extravaganza and Sunday's
walking parade) takes place in
the streets of the French Quarter, and is open to the general
public. |
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Can you recommend a hotel? |
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SOME GREAT 2017 ADVANCE HOTEL RATES
ARE AVAILABLE AT OUR HOST HOTEL, THE BOURBON ORLEANS.
Please check our
Southern Decadence Hotel page. The Bourbon Orleans
Hotel always sells out for Southern Decadence, so it's best
to make your reservation early to get the room you want, and
to save the most!
8/13/2017 Update: Rooms are booking fast, and the hotel is
almost sold out,
fewer than 10 rooms remain. |
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Why should I purchase a Weekend Pass
online in advance instead of waiting
until later? |
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There are good reasons to
purchase a Weekend Pass
online. Only a limited number of Weekend Passes are sold, and
VIP Weekend Passes always sell out before the weekend even
starts. If you purchase in
advance, you will save a few bucks compared to the cost of
nightly admissions. And credit cards may be used for
online purchases ... On-premises purchases are cash-only.
Weekend Passes for 2017 are available for online purchase NOW. And please consider joining our email list
and be among the first to be in the know about Southern
Decadence 2017. |
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Are cameras permitted at Southern Decadence events? |
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Of course, cameras are
permitted on the streets of the French Quarter. Each
venue establishes their own policies regarding the on-premises
use of cameras, video recorders and cell phones. |
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Do many lesbians attend Southern
Decadence? |
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While predominantly a gay male
event, a surprising number of lesbians have discovered the
unique fun of Southern Decadence, and return year after year. Southern Decadence is for the entire gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgendered community, and is very well attended by all.
And a surprisingly large number of open-minded straight fans
enjoy the festivities, and always come back for more! |
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Is it possible to purchase a copy of the
music played during Southern Decadence? |
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Yes, many of the DJs featured during Southern Decadence at the Bourbon Pub /
Parade
will have CDs available for purchase. |
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How can I keep up with the latest news
on Southern Decadence 2017? |
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Join our special Southern Decadence e-mail list. Your e-mail address
will be kept confidential and will not be shared with others. You
may unsubscribe at any time. To join, simply click the "JOIN
NOW" box below, or click
HERE. |
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What are the parade routes for
the Friday and Sunday street parades? |
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There will be two official
Southern Decadence street parades in 2017. A float parade
on Friday night and a walking parade on Sunday afternoon, both
through the streets of the French Quarter. Click here for
parade information and tentative maps of the official routes for each
parades:
Southern Decadence Parade Routes. |
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Is there an online discussion group for
people interested in Southern Decadence? |
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Yes. The Southern Decadence official
YAHOO! group is
HERE.
It is a moderated, spam-free group with about 7,300 members.
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How about Facebook? |
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Check us out and be our
friend or follow us:
Southern Decadence on FACEBOOK |
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Is Southern
Decadence on TWITTER? |
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Yes, follow us here:
Southern Decadence on TWITTER |
