LABOR DAY WEEKEND Wednesday, September 1-Monday,
September 6,
2010 Over
125,000 Revelers Expected for 39th Southern Decadence this Year O
Official Southern Decadence
XXXIX (39)
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XXXIX Celebration of Gay Life, Music & Culture, is expected to bring in over
125,000 revelers for this year’s weekend long celebration. Numerous hotels in
the French Quarter are already booked solid, and event downloads at
SouthernDecadence.COM are topping 25,000 weekly. Southern Decadence begins
on Wednesday, September 1 and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 6.
SDGMs XXXVI:
Julien Artressia & Toby Lefort
OFFICIAL THEME:
Leather & Feathers
OFFICIAL
COLORS:
Powder Blue, Black & Purple
OFFICIAL SONG:
"Tu
Es Foutu" You Promised Me! by InGrid, English/French version
OFFICIAL CHARITY:
NO/AIDS Task Force
OFFICIAL
SPONSORS:
Ambush Mag, SouthernDecadence.COM,
Harrah's Casino,
Bud Light,
Quartermaster,
Bacardi,
Absolut,
Larry
Graham, Sir
Speedy
In 2009, the celebration brought in over 100,000 revelers with a projected economic impact of over $150 million to the local economy in New Orleans. The weekend ranks in the top 5 celebrations held in the city.
The 2010 celebration will be led by Southern Decadence Grand Marshals (SDGMs) XXXVI Toby Lefort and Julien Artressia. This year's theme is Leather & Feathers; colors are powder blue, black and purple; song is "Tu Es Foutu" You Promised Me! by InGrid, English/French version; and charity is NO/AIDS Task Force.
The mayor’s office, city council, police department,
sanitation department, streets department and local businesses have worked
together to ensure that visitors and locals will enjoy a safe Southern
Decadence.
36th Southern Decadence Parade
Sunday, Sept. 5
The 36th annual Southern Decadence Parade celebrating Southern Decadence 39 begins at Tubby’s Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal at Barracks in the French Quarter on Sunday, September 5. Tens of thousands of people will line the route to watch the thousands of parade participants go by.
This year from 11am till 1:50pm you can enjoy the Pre-Parade Show on the outdoor stage with Guest MCs Sadie Sheperd, Divas R Us, Coca, Miss Tubby’s Golden Lantern Vanessa Carmicheal and more.
Southern Decadence Grand Marshals (SDGM) XXXVI Toby Lefort and Julien Artressia will be introduced and toasted by Southern Decadence Susan Lucci's Rip and Marsha Naquin-Delain at 2pm. At this point the grand marshals will address the crowd and then kick off the parade.
Once the parade kicks off, the grand marshals will stop at each bar on the route for 10 to 15 minutes.
Since the parade has grown so much, the City of New Orleans has required a parade permit for the past twelve years.
The Southern Decadence Grand Marshals have changed the route slightly this year. The parade leaves Tubby’s Golden Lantern at 2pm going up Royal to St. Louis, turning right on St. Louis, right on N. Rampart, right on Toulouse, left on Burgundy, left on St. Peter, right on N. Rampart, stopping at St. Ann, then right on St. Ann, and left on Bourbon ending at Cafe Lafitte in Exile.
Sixteen area businesses have underwritten the cost of the parade permit and fees for the police officers required for the parade. Special thanks to the 2010 Parade Sponsors: 700 Club, Ambush, Bourbon Pub/Parade, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, Corner Pocket, Double Play, Tubby’s Golden Lantern, Good Friends Bar, Le Roundup, Napoleon’s Itch, Ninth Circle, Orlando’s Society Page, Oz, Starlight By The Park, Rawhide and Voodoo Bar.
17th Southern Decadence Bead Toss Sunday, Sept. 5
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ollowing the parade on Sunday, September 5 is the 17th Official Southern Decadence Bead Toss hosted by Southern Decadence Susan Lucci's Rip and Marsha Naquin-Delain. It will be led by Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XXXVI Toby Lefort and Julien Artressia from the balcony of Ambush headquarters at 828 Bourbon Street. Beginning around 4ish pm, the annual event is sponsored by Ambush Mag and SouthernDecadence.COM. The grand marshals and a small group of invited guest toss thousands of beads to the multitudes below.SouthernDecadence.COM Hosts Official Sponsors of Southern Decadence
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gain this year, the Official Sponsors of Southern Decadence are hosted as a courtesy to the grand marshals at SouthernDecadence.COM. SDGMs XXXVI Toby Lefort and Julien Artressia chose Official Media Guide - Ambush Mag, Official Website - SouthernDecadence.COM, Official Casino - Harrah’s New Orleans, Official Beer - Bud Light, Official Caterer/Deli - Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, Official Rum & Vodka - Republic National Distributing Company, Official Photographer - Larry Graham: GrahamStudioOne.COM, and Official Printer - Sir Speedy.Drinking, Dining, Shopping, Haircuts, Work Outs
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he Crescent City is renowned for its numerous drinking party establishments. In this issue of Ambush you will find numerous bar related activities and major events centered around the Official Southern Decadence celebration.The bars and clubs offer live performances, the hottest DJs on the circuit, contests, dancers, swimming, art shows and leather block parties.
There is definitely something for everyone this Southern Decadence.You are sure to find just the activity you want to experience this Labor Day Weekend.
Restaurants, grills and delis are in abundance as well. You’ll want to see Chop Chop for Ambush Mag dining recommendations.
Of course, shopping is always a delight! You'll find autos, retail/shopping, bookstores, florists, hair salons, lodging/accommodations, massage, models/escorts, museum/arts, organizations, pharmacies, photography, real estate, services, spas, theatres, and website listings.
Survivor’s Bar Crawl Closes Out Weekend
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abor Day, September 6 closes out the weekend with the 13th Annual Southern Decadence Survivors Outer Loop BarCrawl. It is led by Cruise Director - Ted Mahaffy, honoring SDGMs XXXVI Toby Lefort and Julien Artressia.The crawl begins with snacks at 2pm at Corner Pocket, then off to Double Play, Le Roundup, Orlando’s Society Page, 700 Club, ending with a Labor Day BBQ at Starlight By The Park.
OFFICIAL 2010 EVENTS SCHEDULE
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SUNDAY, September 5th...
5am till, DJ Jay-R,
Dance Club of the Year
Oz
9am, Bear
Decadence Breakfast,
Phoenix
10am-till, Southern Decadence Ultimate Pool Party,
The Country Club 11am-1:45pm, Southern Decadence
Grand Marshals XXXVI Toby Lefort & Julien Artressia Brunch & Make-up Party, The Friendly
Bar 11am, Pre-Parade Show, outdoor stage with
Guest MCs Sadie Sheperd, Divas R Us, Coca, Miss Tubby's Golden Lantern Vanessa
Carmicheal & more,
the Official Home of Southern Decadence:
Tubby's Golden Lantern
11:30am-1:30pm, Decadent Ducks
Sunday Services with Candy Samples,
700
Club 12noon-6pm, Resident DJ Tim Pflueger,
Dance Club of the Year
Oz
12noon-4am, 16 Sexy Men of Oz Dancing on the Bar,
Dance Club of the Year
Oz 1-3pm,
Absolute Hunks, along with
BrokeStraightBoys.COM
all afternoon,
The Country Club 2pm sharp, 36th
Annual Official Southern Decadence Parade led by SDGMs XXXVI Toby Lefort &
Julien Artressia celebrating Southern Decadence 39, begins at the Official Home of
Southern Decadence: Tubby's Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal
St. 2pm,
girlbar New Orleans presents Sun: The Party with DJ Beau plus Salacious
Girlbar Go-Go's Brinn & Vanessa,
Napoleon's Itch 3pm, Boys Dancin' On The Bar, The Boys of Montreal & Boys
from around the World join the famous Corner Pocket Boys,
The Corner Pocket
4ish pm, 17th
Annual Official Southern Decadence Bead Toss led by SDGMs XXXVI Toby Lefort
& Julien Artressia,
sponsored by the Susan Lucci's: Rip
& Marsha, Ambush Mag
& SouthernDecadence.COM,
AMBUSH
Headquarters Balcony, 828 Bourbon St.
4-6pm, Jager Guys,
The Country Club 4:30pm, Bayous Bears & Beer:
Beer Bust & Jambalaya Dinner,
JohnPaul's 5pm, Annual Miss High Hair Contest, winner takes home the coveted
Bronze Barbie,
Good Friends Bar
5pm, Bacardi Promotion, JohnPaul's
6pm, Courtyard Cookout, Starlight By The Park
6pm-12midnight, Resident DJ Jason Lanoux, Dance Club of the Year Oz
8-10pm, Bacardi Boys, The Country Club
8pm, Bianca Del Rio Comedy Show, Dance Club of the Year Oz
8-10pm, Dance the Night Away with the Men of Masquerade, Masquerade in Harrah's Casino
9pm, Bear Decadence Beer Bust, Phoenix
9pm, JohnPaul's 2nd Anniversary Show, JohnPaul's
10pm til, Ty Roberts & Lance Navarro direct from San Francisco Dancin' All Weekend, 700 Club
12midnight-5am, Southern Decadence with Circuit Great Guest DJ Phil B., Dance Club of the Year Oz
SD 2010, Live Performance by Sean Van der Wilt, All Star DJ Line-up featuring Guest DJ Brett Henrichsen plus Resident DJs Jayskee, Brendan Thompson, Blair Quintana, Chris Allen & Dorean Gray, Bourbon Pub Parade
LABOR DAY
5am till, DJ Jay-R, Dance Club of the Year
Oz 10am-2pm, Bear Decadence Survivor's Free Continental Breakfast &
Grand Prize Drawing,
JohnPaul's 10am-till,
Recovery Party (or get those last tricks in before it's over with
party!), New Orleans Only Pool & Hot Tub Party,
The Country Club 12noon-6pm, Resident DJ Tim Pflueger,
Dance Club of the Year
Oz
12noon-4am, 16 Sexy Men of Oz Dancing on the Bar,
Dance Club of the Year
Oz 2-6pm,
B.E.A.T.I.T. Closing Party,
Phoenix 2pm, 13th Annual Southern Decadence Survivors Outer Loop Bar Crawl led by Cruise Director -
Ted Mahaffy, honoring SDGMs XXXVI Toby Lefort & Julien Artressia, beginning
with snacks at
The Corner Pocket,
then to The Double Play,
Le Roundup, Society Page,
700 Club,
ending with a BBQ at
Starlight By The
Park 5-7pm, Dingo with Bianca Del Rio & Blanche Debris, Dance Club
of the Year
Oz 6pm-12midnight, Resident DJ Jason Lanoux, Dance Club of the
Year
Oz
10pm,
Adam4Adam Party,
Phoenix
10pm til, Ty Roberts & Lance Navarro direct from San Francisco Dancin' All Weekend,
700
Club 12midnight till, DJ Jay-R, Dance Club of the Year
Oz SD 2010, All Star DJ Line-up
featuring Guest DJs Brett Henrichsen, Max Rodriguez, Lydia Prim & Mike Bryant
with special appearance by legendary Chi Chi La Rue plus Resident DJs Jayskee,
Brendan Thompson, Blair Quintana, Chris Allen & Dorean Gray,
Bourbon Pub Parade
DINING
Country Club
Restaurant
Mona Lisa Restaurant Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli
MONDAY, September 6th...
Bywater Restaurant, Deli & BBQ, 3162 Dauphine St., is noted for its gumbo,
barbeque, pizza, sandwiches and specials serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Hours are 9am-9pm Mon.-Fri., and Sat. & Sun. Closed Wed. Call 944.4445 for
additional info. MasterCard/Visa accepted.
Clover Grill
900 Bourbon St., is open 7 days
and features breakfast including build your own omelettes. But let’s not forget
their fab burgers grilled right under a hub cap and then there’s all those
sandwiches, sides, desserts and shakes. Phone 598.1010.
634 Louisa St. Under the new direction of Chef Coy LeBeau, he has taken
attention to detail and ingredient, and focused on a more contemporary menu at
an even more affordable price point. Still the best food, but at even more
unbelievable value! Serving 7 days 11am-10pm 7 days and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm.
Call 945.0742 for more information.
Louisiana Pizza Kitchen
95 French Market Place is famous for its wood fired gourmet pizzas, pastas,
salads and appetizers. Open 7 days from 11am-10pm, call 522.9500.
1212 Royal St., features Italian specialties including salads, pizzas,
sandwiches and both lunch and dinner entrees. Lunch 11am-5pm Thurs.-Mon., Dinner
5pm-10pm 7 days. Call 522.6746 for info.
1100 Bourbon St., was voted Restaurant/Deli of the Year once again and is open
24 hours 7 days. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the deli offers free
delivery. Call 529.1416 to order.
Bobby Blue Contemporary Barber & Beauty Parlor
906 Bourbon St., 527.5100
Mickey Nolan's Salon
815 Toulouse St., 587.7782
Salon D'Malta
1233 Decatur St., 565.5555
SHOPPING
Alternatives
The Herb Import Company Panda Bear
907 Bourbon St., 70116; 524.5222
Bourbon-Strip Tease
Dare to be teased! 205 Bourbon St., 581.6633
711 St. Peter [in French Quarter], 525.4372; 5055 Canal St. [near City Park
Ave.], 488.4889
415 Bourbon St., 529.8064
Rab Dab Clothing & Gifts
918 Royal St., one block off
Bourbon St., 12noon-6pm, 525.6662
