In only its second year, the first-ever Southern Decadence parade took to the streets. Initially a costume soirée titled “Southern Decadence Party: Come As Your Favorite Southern Decadent,” the party was destined to become a Labor Day weekend tradition. The first party was thrown in August 1972 (only three years after the world-changing Stonewall riots in the summer of ’69) when a group of friends (most of whom were gay) threw a going-away bash that doubled as a distraction from the balmy heat of the late-summer months. It only takes one or two morning-after Bloody Marys and we’re ready to do the whole shebang all over again. Either way, this multi-day, nonstop party is the perfect chance for the community to have a good time from the moment we wake up till we stumble back to our hotel for a three-hour nighttime nap. We say gay not as an oversight of LGBTQ+ inclusivity, but because historically the majority of Southern Decadence participants identify as gay men. One singular gay event each September has raised the bar, pushed the envelope, and sometimes gleefully crossed the line of extravagant revelry: Southern Decadence. But every year, flirty, flamboyant, and festive New Orleans locals and visitors from around the globe go particularly hard. Majorette, 7150 Manchester.New Orleans could be called a city of indulgence-maybe even overindulgence at times. 12:30–4 p.m. $45 general admission, which include two cocktail tickets. The spans both inside and outside, with live music and food trucks. Sample from more than 100 gins, and meet gin makers from around the globe. Meet four Vermouth producers (Bordiga, Liquore delle Sirene, Il Mallo, and Fred Jerbis), direct from Italy, to taste Vermouths and Amaros. Mingle With the Makers–Vermouth Edition | September 17 Charles.Ĭhoose from multiple brands of gin and several house-made tonics to create a personalized masterpiece. Mingle with the Makers Cocktail Party | September 16Īfter the panel discussion, socialize with gin producers, and enjoy gin-based cocktails. Free admission, though register in advance. Noon–2 p.m. Hear a lively discussion among various distillers, brand reps, importers, and retailers about the state of the industry. Salve Osteria's Matt Wynn serves up a six-course tasting dinner with curated cocktail pairings from a range of distillers. Jefferson.ĭinner With the Distillers | September 15 Learn more about agave-based gins with Mezcal Vago operations manager Andres Cruz and Cinco Sentidos brand manager Carlos Martinez, who will lead a tasting of seven such gins. Free admission, though register in advance. 5:30–9 p.m. Ginworld hosts a Battle Royale that pits the two popular drinks against each other. Polite Society's Drawing Room, 1923 Park. Learn how to judge gin in this blind tasting. Master Blind Tasting Seminar | September 14 Indulge with gins, whiskeys, and caviar while learning from Henry Preiss of Preiss Imports and Henric Molin of Spirit of Hven. (Cocktails will also be available to purchase.) Free admission. 5–10 p.m. Watch bartenders compete to see who makes the best Campari- and gin-based cocktail. Here's a quick rundown of the menu of offerings:Ĭampari Loves Gin Cocktail Competition | September 12 Louis, Ginworld spans a week of events, culminating in the main event. Today, the concept has expanded to five other cities (Washington DC, New York City, New Orleans, San Fransisco, and Phoenix), with more pop-ups in the works.
In 2016, during its second year, the gin festival became the largest of its kind in the United States. Louis on the gin map with the creation of Ginworld. Natasha Bahrami (namesake of the former Café Natasha, The Gin Room, Salve Osteria, and Grand Spirits Bottle Shop) almost singlehandedly put St.
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