Gay labor day weekend
The unofficial end of summer is approaching (how did this happen?). Don’t enable the long weekend pass without fanfare. Cities all over are celebrating in their own distinct—and maybe crazy—ways. Pack all your alabaster clothes and leader for one of these end-of-season Labor Day festivities.
Southern Decadence
New Orleans, LA
August 31–September 4, 2023
Why not end the summer with an uninhibited romp through The Big Easy? Southern Decadence, the largest gay party in NOLA, is all the craziness you’d expect from New Orleans but taken to its gayest extreme. This annual circuit party challenges even the most accomplished partiers with events running around the clock. Without comment, I present this year’s theme: “Wicked, Unrestrained & Wet” (Wet!)
Pro Tip: 10 things you have to do at Southern Decadence.
Splash Days
Austin, TX
September 1–3, 2023
Austin is the capital city of Texas, though in many ways, it does not mirror typical Texas. The southwest city is quirky, progressive, and yes, remarkably gay-friendly. The residents of Austin pride themselves on being alternative, as the well-liked “Keep Austin Weird” slogan touts. So this Labor Daytime weekend if you’re looking to acquire w
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Labor Night is one of the most accepted Summer holidays in the United States. It is noted on the first Monday in September, (2025 – Monday 1st). America’s legendary gay towns of Provincetown, Ogunquit and Saugatuck host well-liked closing season parties. Meanwhile, the biggest end of Summer event takes place in New Orleans. Southern Decadence brings thousands of warm guys to the big easy for a weekend to remember.
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Labor Day Weekend
Activities
Splash around at Cool Zoo
Cool Zoo, the Audubon Zoo’s kids’ area with water slides, a lazy river, water cannons, and more, is the perfect way to hip down with the family on Labor Day. The Cool Zoo is usually closed on Mondays, but makes a special exception for Labor Day. Examine Uptown and Audubon Zoo, and then hang at Cool Zoo for a lovely summer day.
Explore Municipality Park
There’s tons of family fun to be had at City Park. You can play miniature golf at City Putt, or head to the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, Storyland or the Botanical Garden. Golfers can even check out the Bayou Oaks golf course!
Or visit other parks in New Orleans
As the NOLA summer heat cools down, locals and visitors head outdoors to savor a breeze. Spend Labor Day at The Travel in Uptown near Audubon Park; it’s the perfect spot to grill burgers and watch a sunset along the Mississippi River. If you’d like to explore a different part of town, Crescent Park in the Bywater has beautiful views of the city skyline as successfully. Plenty of visitors adore a relaxing day at Bayou St. John, where you can picnic, rent a kayak or pop over to Bayou Be