To increase LGBTQ+ visibility, community, and acceptance, Queer Northshore brought PRIDE to the Northshore on June 1, 2024.

What is PRIDE Northshore?

PRIDE Northshore is Southeast Louisiana’s all-ages celebration of LGBTQ+ PRIDE Month (June 1 - 30), produced by St Tammany-based nonprofit, Queer Northshore. As a 501c3, our mission is to promote LGBTQ+ visibility, community and acceptance through programing and events in the Northshore region of Southeast Louisiana.

The Northshore’s First PRIDE Parade

PRIDE Northshore’s inaugural celebration kicked off June 1st, 2024 with an all ages PRIDE Parade on the Mandeville Lakefront. It was a huge success! Their were over 500 participants from the LGBTQ+ community and those who stand in support of inclusivity and diversity in Louisiana. Participating groups included the Lavender Lions, Ochsner PRIDE, Mande Milkshakers, Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, The LGBT+ Archives Project of LA, St Tammany Library Alliance, PFLAG, various churches, and more. Check out the official photo album!

A Billboard in St Tammany Celebrating PRIDE

Queer Northshore raised funds to cover the cost of a 6-week billboard ad in St Tammany. The billboard is up from May 22 - June 30, and will serve to remind folks that St Tammany is home to thousands of LGBTQ+ people, and to invite more LGBTQ+ folks and allies to join in and help build a stronger, more inclusive community.

The Official PRIDE Party

On Saturday, June 15th, Queer Northshore’s PRIDE Party will take place at Twin Steeples, featuring drag performances, a resource fair, local vendors, food trucks, Gnarly Barley beer, cocktails featuring Roulaison Rum, more. We will be honoring various members of our community and coming together to celebrate the 1st year of PRIDE Northshore! Alcohol available for guests 21+. Event is SOLD OUT.

Where to Shop, Drink & Dine for PRIDE

Each business listed is donating a percentage of sales from featured products, treats and drinks all through June to Queer Northshore, so show them some love while supporting the LGBTQ+ community in the process. See all the special offerings for Patrons of PRIDE.

PRIDE Events that Give Back to Queer Northshore

We’ve got Drag Shows, Safe Space Yoga Classes, Painting Nights, Game Nights, Book Clubs, Theater, Cookie Making Classes, Meetups and Dance Parties! Check out the full lineup here, and know that when you attend the events at partnering businesses, a percentage of proceeds will be donated to Queer Northshore.