Schedule of Events
Southern Decadence 2008

The Southern Decadence Weekend Pass includes
Free Admission to all events marked with a

WEDNESDAY

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 -- Midnight
A Decadence edition of The ABSOLUT 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 ABSOLUT Vodka.
Free Admission.

THURSDAY

Thursday, August 28, 2008 -- 8 p.m.
The Grand Marshals' KICKOFF TO SOUTHERN DECADENCE 2007 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, August 28, 2008 -- Midnight
BIG DICK CONTEST -- CHI CHI LaRUE's OFFICIAL KICKOFF to Southern Decadence. Fasten your seatbelts as 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.

General Admission $20. Free Admission and VIP Entrance with a Southern Decadence Weekend Pass.

FRIDAY

Friday, August 29, 2008 -- 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 shining star.
Free.

Friday, August 29, 2008 -- 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 and 2007. She returns for 2008, with an outrageous hour-long stage performance upstairs at The Bourbon Pub. This show will sell-out, and tickets are on sale now.

Friday, August 29, 2008 -- 10p.m. until 9 a.m.
EUPHORIA Dance Party upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade. The first major dance event of the weekend. DJs TBA. Entertainment by Chi Chi LaRue and Her Boys.

General Admission $20 - $30. Free Admission and VIP Entrance with a Weekend Pass.

SATURDAY

Saturday, August 30, 2008
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, August 30, 2008 -- 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 three years, so advance tickets to this event are recommended. Tickets for both shows are on sale now.
For Shirley Q. Liquor information, please click HERE.

Saturday, August 30, 2008 --   5 p.m., Following The 4 p.m. Shirley Q. Liquor Show

The 4th annual
BOURBON STREET EXTRAVAGANZA
presented by Napoleon's Itch in cooperation with
The Bourbon Pub / Parade.

An outdoor concert on the corner of Bourbon and St. Ann Streets featuring live performances by Deborah Cox, Kimberly Locke, Jeanie Tracy and others, with The Bourbon Pub / Parade dancers. Click the above Bourbon Street Extravaganza image for details.    Free.

Saturday, August 30, 2008 -- 10 p.m. until 10 a.m.
DECA - DANCE^® XX upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade. The largest dance event of the weekend returns for its 20th 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

Sunday, August 31, 2008 -- 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, August 31, 2008 -- 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, August 31, 2008 -- 9 p.m. until 9 a.m.
MELTDOWN Dance Party upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade. The climax party of the weekend, with the most amazing stage productions that must be seen to be believed. Presented in association with Bad Boy Club Montreal as an official Black&Blue Weekend pre-party. DJs TBA. Entertainment choreographed by Chi Chi LaRue featuring Adam Killian and the Boys of Chi Chi LaRue.
General Admission $20 - $30. Free Admission and VIP Entrance with a Southern Decadence Weekend Pass.

MONDAY

Monday, September 1, 2008 -- 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.