Wednesday, September 2, 2009 -- Midnight A Decadence edition of The SHOWDOWN TALENT CONTEST upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade. Contest is open to anyone with talent ... dancing, singing, drag, stripping, kissing ... whatever your talent, if you're good at it, come show us. Plus the famous "Banana Sucking Contest" ... now that's real talent. Cash prizes. Tiffany Alexander is the emcee, sponsored by Ketel One Vodka and Crown Royal. Free Admission.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 -- 8 p.m. The Grand Marshals' KICKOFF TO SOUTHERN DECADENCE 2009 upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade, with performances by many of the prior years' Grand Marshals. This event is a benefit for United Services for AIDS, and is the official start of New Orleans' largest gay party weekend. Free Admission.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 -- Midnight BIG D**K CONTEST -- THE "OFFICIAL" KICKOFF to Southern Decadence. Fasten your seatbelts as Chi Chi LaRue, the Diva of Decadence, returns to reign over the festivities. The iconic adult film director and bon vivant is a permanent fixture at Southern Decadence, and will be your hostess all weekend at The Bourbon Pub / Parade. Chi Chi is joined for 2009 by SISTER ROMA from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
General Admission $20. Free Admission and VIP Entrance with a Southern Decadence Weekend Pass.
Friday, September 4, 2009 -- 4 p.m. DJ CHI CHI LaRUE Think all that Chi Chi LaRue does is direct amazing porn and look fabulous? Well, think again. He is also a very accomplished DJ and will take over the DJ booth upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade on Friday afternoon, leading up to The Lady Bunny Show. Don't miss a rare opportunity to enjoy another side of this amazing talent, and true friend of Southern Decadence. Free Admission.
Friday, September 4, 2009 -- 8 p.m. LADY BUNNY GETS (EVEN MORE) DECADENT !! With her glitzy outfits, sky-high wigs, and false eyelashes long enough to embarrass even Tammy Faye Bakker, multi-talented drag artiste Lady Bunny would turn heads even if looking glamorous was her only talent. But this isn’t just another man in a dress: Bunny is a successful comedienne, emcee, singer, songwriter, actress and DJ. She blew the roof off of The Bourbon Pub with her sold-out performances in 2006, 2007 and 2008. She returns for 2009, with an outrageous hour-long stage performance upstairs at The Bourbon Pub. Chi Chi LaRue provides commentary. Advance tickets are on sale now.
Friday, September 4, 2009 -- 10p.m. until 9 a.m. EUPHORIA Dance Party upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade. The first major dance event of the weekend. DJ Lydia Prim.
General Admission $20 - $30. Free Admission and VIP Entrance with a Weekend Pass.
Saturday, September 5, 2009 -- Noon until 1 p.m. BADPUPPY MODEL SEARCH Upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade, presented in association with Napoleon's Itch. Think you've got what it takes to be a Badpuppy Boy, or just want to watch? Head on upstairs at The Bourbon Pub for this event. Hosted by Pat McArdle. Free.
Saturday, September 5, 2009 -- 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. SHIRLEY Q. LIQUOR DOES DECADENCE !! In a live concert upstairs at The Bourbon Pub. This cult-comedienne returns to Southern Decadence. Shirley Q is the best-selling artist of all time on mp3.com, and this side-splitting comedy show is not to be missed! Two shows sold out in advance each of the past four years, so advance tickets to this event are recommended. For Shirley Q. Liquor information, please click HERE. Doors for each show open 30 minutes prior to show time. Tickets are on sale now.
Saturday, September 5, 2009 -- 5 p.m., Following The 4 p.m. Shirley Q. Liquor Show The 5th annual BOURBON STREET EXTRAVAGANZA presented by Napoleon's Itch in cooperation with The Bourbon Pub / Parade. Deborah Cox at Southern Decadence
An outdoor concert on the corner of Bourbon and St. Ann Streets featuring live performances by Deborah Cox and others, with The Bourbon Pub / Parade dancers. Free.
Saturday, September 5, 2009 -- 10 p.m. until 10 a.m. DECA - DANCE® XXI upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade. The largest dance event of the weekend returns for its 21st year! DJ Max Rodriguez. Adam Killian and his troupe of hot boys will entertain on stage.
General Admission $20 - $30. Free Admission and VIP Entrance with a Weekend Pass.
Sunday, September 6, 2009 -- 2 p.m. Sharp The 35th SOUTHERN DECADENCE PARADE led by the Grand Marshals. The traditional starting point is the Golden Lantern. While there is an official parade route, the Grand Marshal may make a few unexpected detours, although not as frequently as in years past. Most parade participants will eventually make it to the vicinity of The Bourbon Pub. Free.
Sunday, September 6, 2009 -- After The Southern Decadence Parade COSTUME SHOW, at the corner of Bourbon and St. Ann Streets outside of The Bourbon Pub. Come strut your stuff or just watch others. Free.
Sunday, September 6, 2009 -- 9 p.m. until 9 a.m. MELTDOWN Dance Party upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade. The climax party of the weekend. DJ Don Bishop. Live performance by Pepper Mashay. Erotic entertainment choreographed by Adam Killian.
General Admission $20 - $30. Free Admission and VIP Entrance with a Southern Decadence Weekend Pass.
Monday, September 7, 2009 -- 9 p.m. until THE OFFICIAL CLOSING PARTY of the weekend upstairs at The Bourbon Pub.
Darren Thomas, Bourbon Pub / Parade Senior Resident DJ, provides the music. The perfect way to wrap-up your weekend.
General Admission $10. Free Admission and VIP Entrance with a Southern Decadence Weekend Pass.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 -- Midnight
Friday, September 4, 2009 -- 4 p.m.
Friday, September 4, 2009 -- 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 5, 2009 -- Noon until 1 p.m.
Saturday, September 5, 2009 -- 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.