NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Virgin Hotels New Orleans hotel is celebrating Southern Decadence with an array of weekend activities:
Friday, Aug. 30
Bling it On with Halloween New Orleans
Virgin Hotels New Orleans is teaming up with Halloween New Orleans for an ultimate Southern Decadence party — Bling it On. On Friday, Aug. 30, visitors are invited to slay the night away inside Dreamboat from 6-10 p.m. Delight in perfectly crafted cocktails with Skyy Vodka while turning up the volume with beats by a local DJ. You can watch, but you can’t touch, as the Drag Queens dazzle up the rooftop with electrifying performances by Debbie with a D and Wontonya Dumpling. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Saturday, Aug. 31
I Beg Your Parton Drag & Burlesque Brunch
Put on your dancing boots and head to Commons Club for its Dolly Parton drag and burlesque brunch by Trixie Minx Productions. Enjoy a two-course boozy brunch by Executive Chef Chris Borges for $40 per person from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The queens aren’t the only ones serving, so bring your appetite and indulge in delicious brunch bites at Commons Club. Show times are 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Saturday, Aug. 31
Bootstraps and Buckles
Giddy up and enjoy the best day time pool party with live entertainment and specialty cocktails at The Pool Club from 12-6 p.m. Whether you’re heading to Caesars Superdome to catch Eric Church, or just along to enjoy the vibes – you’re going to want to round up the krewe for this one. Admission is free without pool access, and $60 with pool pass inclusion. Tickets can be purchased on SevenRooms.
Sunday, Sept. 1
Fruit Salad Party
Sashay your way to The Pool Club after the Southern Decadence parade for a Sunday splash at Fruit Salad, a LGBTQIA+ pool party with the hottest DJ turning to the juiciest beats from 12-6 p.m. Admission is free without pool access, and $60 with pool pass inclusion. Tickets can be purchased on SevenRooms.
Monday, Sept. 2
Strut Southern Decadence Tea Dance
Deryck Todd is bringing The Big Apple to Crescent City! Visitors can enjoy incredible DJs, live entertainment, and mesmerizing burlesque that will ignite your spirit. The party will be hosted by Dylan Joel and Mint Fuel with London Manchester as the MC. Groove to the beats of Tristan Dufrene while enjoying spectacular shows by Beaujangless, Qween Quan, Siren, Brigitte Bandit, Otto Von Blotto and Tarah Cards. Headlining the show will be Ru Paul’s Drag race season 13 winner SYMONE. Ticket prices range from $25-$55 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
For more information on all Southern Decadence happening at Virgin Hotels New Orleans, visit virginhotels.com/new-orleans/southern-decadence. Virgin Hotels is located at 550 Baronne St., New Orleans, LA 70113. virginhotels.com
