In light of the tragedy, the festival will include an Orlando ceremony before the parade and a special memorial march.įee: General admission and VIP tickets are available for purchase The weekend celebration will promote love and unity, while commemorating the victims. Note as of 6/15/16: NOLA Pride will continue as scheduled.
Several other LGBT events followed, and starting in 1978, the gay pride celebration became an annual occurrence. The scoop: In 1971, the Gay Liberation Front of New Orleans hosted its first event-a “gay in” picnic-that took place at City Park. By Chloe Mulliner, on Get the scoop on the best NOLA pride events
