LBGtQ+ ©Chris Granger LOCAL LGBTQ+ RESOURCES @queernola LGBTQ+ events and resources in New Orleans MEET THE QUEEN AYAA @grrlspot New Orleans pop-up dance party for queer women and folx of all genders FAVORITE LOCAL FEST OR EVENT Essence Music Festival is my favorite festival in the city. Between the incredible fashion you’ll find on the street and the legendary performers who headline, it’s an amazing opportunity to network with people from all over the country. FAVORITE PLACES TO EAT @noladragandburlesque New Orleans drag and burlesque events and spotlights If anyone knows me, you know I love to eat. I have a soft spot for Haitian cuisine because of my heritage, so naturally, Fritai is my favorite restaurant. Paladar 511 is a close second. FAVORITE OUTDOOR ATTRACTION Crescent Park takes the cake for this! There's tons of outdoor space, and it feels so refreshing just seeing people genuinely enjoying themselves and basking in the beauty that the park has to offer. @gaynola504 The premier guide to New Orleans' LGBTQ+ community FAVORITE BAR Phoenix is by far my favorite bar in the city. The neighborhood feels and the cackles you can hear from several blocks away make Phoenix a place where you can truly unwind. I’ve met some of the most amazing friends and had some of the best conversations of my life there. Follow me on Instagram at @ayaa_theartist 56
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