Southern Decadence Ends, Dolly Day Begins | New Orleans News

Southern Decadence just wrapped up in New Orleans — America’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebration, born from a 1972 costume party and now a dazzling, color-filled weekend spectacle. With parades, revelry, and visitors from across the South, it’s the ultimate summer send-off. But don’t pack your bags just yet — the city’s already rolling out the red carpet for Dolly Parton on September 25th, with a second-line parade through the French Quarter and an official “Dolly Day” declared in honor of her iconic film 9 to 5. One party ends, another begins — New Orleans keeps the energy alive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d0c9f0ae6cfe174e