Add “harsh spotlights” to the list that includes religious fanatics as among the few downsides of New Orleans‘ Southern Decadence. They were placed at some of the key intersections of the French Quarter, this one at St. Anne near Bourbon Street. Surely it was done for “safety reasons,” but overall it felt unwelcoming for a city that’s trying to rebuild its tourism industry and reach out ever more to gay men. The lights diminished the friskiness of the crowd.
But no worries! The boys were still out in force and hit the streets, particularly at this famed intersection of Bourbon and Anne streets, where Oz, Bourbon Pub and Napolean’s Itch battle it out for the gay dollar. Lucky for all three, there was plenty of business to share. These boys are thirsty!
And this picture just about sums up Southern Decadence. Empty kegs, empty cups, soaked livers. These kegs were lined up outside of Oz on Saturday night. There will surely be dozens more by the end of the weekend.
