2023 New Orleans Pride parade rolls this Saturday: See the route

NEW ORLEANS (NOLA WEEKEND) - Some of New Orleans Pride’s biggest events kick off this weekend. This vibrant festival celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and is being considered one of the fastest-growing pride celebrations in the nation.

The weekend includes several special events, including PrideFest 2023 kicking off with a block party at Phoneix Bar at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 10.

Then, the New Orleans Pride parade rolls through the Marigny and the French Quarter at 6 p.m. on Saturday.

This year, the parade features 24 floats and several walking krewes.

The parade route starts at the intersection of Elysian Fields Avenue and Royal Street.

The parade will travel down North Peters and Decatur streets before turning onto St. Phillip Street. Then, it will roll down North Rampart to St. Ann before ending on Bourbon Street.

View full schedule details at the official website. See the 2023 parade route below:

Black Pride NOLA also features a slate of events specifically for the Black LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month, coinciding with New Orleans Pride weekend in New Orleans. Some of the events include a community fest, Paint the City Glow Party and a Wet and Wild Pool Party.

Find more information and a full schedule of events at the website.