Rainbow Fleur de Lis Walking Tour

12/05/2023

32 Days to Twelfth Night. Do you have your tickets yet to the Rue Royale Revelers Party? If not, get them here:

The Lord of Misrule and his Mystik Krewe de la Rue Royale Revelers command your presence at Frank's Annual 12th Night Party.

12/11/2022

This money will help preserve LGBT+ history!

Many thanks to Misti and Catherine Gaither and all who supported Winter Wonderland this year. Last night the Archives Project was presented a check for $11,232.00! (Photo Cedit: Jeff Palmquist)

08/30/2022

Newsflash: Special Southern Decadence edition of my LGBTQ+ Walking Tour--Friday, September 2 at 11:00. Tour departs from 638 St. Peter. Call 504-568-0717 to reserve your spot.

08/26/2022

Did you know there were two Southern Decadence parties in 1972? Here are the invitations. The first one was on the Sunday before Labor Day. The second one, two weeks later, was a farewell party for Michael Evers. Invitations designed by Robert Laurent.

08/19/2022

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/a-forgotten-tragedy-at-a-new-orleans-gay-bar-and-a-new-effort-to-honor-victims-remains?fbclid=IwAR26t375K1cXG9Td3KD1w6ikAtfG8_RS4Nvm8kB6meFfr5btAslC4m2Y5PU

After nearly 50 years, New Orleans issued a formal apology for its response to an arson at the popular gay bar UpStairs Lounge and renews the search for the remains of four victims.

08/15/2022

https://my.hnoc.org/9741

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

07/26/2022

Having a ball providing tours for the Tales of the Cocktail Conference this week.

07/19/2022

https://www.facebook.com/THNOC/photos/a.164238103418/10159933254503419

Registration is now open to the public for a Wednesday, August 24, event during which historian and author Frank Perez will moderate a discussion with the founders of Southern Decadence about the origins and evolution of the event from a house party to one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world.

The executive director of the LGBT+ Archives Project, Perez has written several books on New Orleans q***r history and is the founder and captain of the Krewe de la Rue Royale Revelers. He will be joined by Southern Decadence founders Maureen and Charlie Block and Robert Laurent.

Register now for this in-person event: http://ow.ly/O1kY50JSV7P

Presented in partnership with the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana.

06/07/2022

We've been ranked by Tripadvisor as one of "six incredible tours across the globe!

From secrets of the Vatican to famous haunts in New Orleans, these LGBTQIA+ friendly tours provide a Q***r perspective on destinations around the world.

06/04/2022

I'll be offering a special version of the Rainbow Fleur de Lis Tour next Sunday starting at the Roosevelt. Sign up here:

The Roosevelt presents Drag Me to The Roosevelt, a two-hour interactive exploration of New Orleans's gay history.

12/05/2021

32 days to 12th Night. Admission pins to the Krewe de la Rue Royale Revelers’ Carnival Kick-Off Party are now available at my shop (638 St. Ann) and on Eventbrite. For a mere $30, you get: Admission to the Party, Admission to the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture, Open Bar, Great Food, Entertainment, Commemorative Pin, and Membership in the Krewe. Get your pin today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mystik-krewe-de-la-rue-royale-revelers-twelfth-night-party-tickets-218534361157?fbclid=IwAR0jCwFF6sgj-4iNrbLxTPo09sgef0d9uxkCTGDhrh2fOsO2QiUZW1WMCdw

11/19/2021

OUT Traveler is the latest national media outlet to recognize the Rainbow Fleur de Lis Walking Tourhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ACOfqz1y7A&t=4s

Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler – Let the good times roll in , as we Get Back OUT There with Out Traveler! If you’ve been following us over...

07/09/2021

Check out this article that features yours truly:

VinePair interviewed eight LGBTQ+ archivers around the country about documenting America’s gay and le***an bars while they still can.

06/28/2021

Private tour with James and Will from the Amazing Race

05/04/2021

https://www.givenola.org/lgbtarchivesprojectla
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