9th Annual Gay Easter Parade March 23, 2008

The Parade for, by and from the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Community showcases its culture, color and creativity. Parade attire includes tuxedos, summer suits or Easter dresses/suits with Easter hats/bonnets. Nudity or partial nudity is not allowed. Sexually explicit beads or throws of that nature are not allowed. Led by Easter Grand Marshals IX Orlando Aloe and Safonda Peters.

The parade goes down St. Ann to Bourbon, to Esplanade, to Royal, to St. Louis, and back to N. Rampart ending outside of Society Page, 542 N. Rampart Street. The parade minus expenses benefits Food For Friends, a vital service of the NO/AIDS Task Force. Past parades have raised over $35,700 for charity.