About New Orleans Pridefest

The mission of New Orleans Pridefest is to produce an annual music festival that provides a platform for new and emerging LGBTQ+ entertainers, connects attendees with local community organizations and healthcare resources, and celebrates the culture, creativity, and diversity that make New Orleans' LGBTQ+ community unique.

Although Pride celebrations in New Orleans date back to the 1970s, New Orleans Pridefest began as a neighborhood block party outside the Phoenix Bar 2014 and has grown steadily ever since. In 2024, Pridefest became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, allowing it to accept tax-deductible charitable contributions and expand its programming and community impact.

Today, New Orleans Pridefest welcomes thousands of attendees each year from across the Greater New Orleans region, the Gulf South, and beyond. The event has become one of Louisiana's largest Pride festivals, showcasing live entertainment while connecting visitors with organizations, businesses, and resources that support the local LGBTQ+ community