Gay easter

Brightly colored sugar highs are the definition of drama. But honestly, are we surprised? Easter Sunday marks the annual Gay Easter Parade in New Orleans' French Quarter. Think lavender, mint, peach, and baby blue.

Hop Into Fabulousness The : NEW ORLEANS — The 24th Annual Gay Easter Parade is set to roll on Sunday, April 20, at p

Grab your lavender blazer, pour yourself a mimosa, and read on because Easter might just be the most flamboyant, drama-fueled, and unapologetically queer celebration—the gayest holiday of them all. For the church gays, Easter Sunday is the time to serve looks.

Thriving in the pastel chaos, as always. You know what screams queer energy loudest? And Easter bonnets? The drama, the resilience, the gag-worthy surprise of it all. Plus, candy bowls? Now that is Shangela behavior. Lost their minds about it.

From drag brunches to pastel fashion, here’s why Easter might gay be the gayest easter of them all—cue mimosas and resurrection. From redefining marriage to reinventing holidays, the gays have a knack for finding camp and turning tradition into a runway.

Jellybeans, chocolate bunnies, marshmallow Peeps? Enter Easter, the peak of gay culture. If brunch is gay church, then Easter Sunday is our high holy day. The Republicans? Picture it. Jesus, everyone thought you were dead, but you come back three days later in a stunning white linen ensemble, ready to serve redemption realness?

One-word review: iconic. Here’s what you need to know to join in this bunny-hopping good time. Held on Easter Sunday, the Gay Easter. Need proof? Perfectly tailored spring suits? The weekend is packed with events that bring out the LGBTQ community’s most dazzling and creative outfits, along with a ton of elaborately decorated hats.

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In New Orleans, every gathering is an occasion for glitz and glamour—but Gay Easter is a showstopper even by our standards. All Rights Reserved.

If the gays ran a pantry, it would probably look like every candy aisle in Easter-season Walmart. Sweet, soft, and saturated. We showcase the fashion and creativity of the LGBT community. Easter, historically a religious holiday, has undergone a fabulous glow-up in the hands of queer folks.

An excellent excuse for a mini competition over who brings the bougiest treats to the party.