New Orleans Pride 2023 has announced a lineup of parties, parades, and festivities. The schedule aims to provide a celebration of love and inclusivity, for the LGBTQ+ community. With various events catering to different interests, attendees will celebrate on June 10 and June 11.  

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The pinnacle of the New Orleans Pride celebration is the Pride Parade, scheduled for Saturday, June 10. The night-time procession will commence at 6 p.m. outside The Phoenix Bar (941 Elysian Fields Ave). The parade route takes participants and spectators on a route through the streets of the city, starting from Elysian Fields, proceeding down to Decatur Street, right on Esplanade Avenue, left on Royal Street, left on Barracks Street, left on  N. Rampart Street, left on Conti Street, left on Bourbon Street, left on St. Louis Street, Burgundy Street, St. Ann Street, and finally culminating at Cafe Lafitte in Exile (901 Bourbon St.). Following the parade, the celebration continues with Pride dance parties at Bourbon Pub, Oz and The Phoenix Bar. The revelry continues into Sunday, June 11, with a Pride T-Dance at The Phoenix Bar.

In addition to New Orleans Pride 2023 events, attendees can also explore the local LGBTQ+ scene in the city. Here are some establishments that offer unique experiences:

• Mag’s 940 (940 Elysian Fields Ave)
• Golden Lantern (1239 Royal St.)
• The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret (2240 St Claude Ave)
• The Country Club (known for their Sunday Drag Brunch) (634 Louisa St.)

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