5 historic LGBTQ sites to visit during Southern Decadence

This Labor Day weekend, more than 300,000 revelers will descend on New Orleans for the 47th annual Southern Decadence weekend. There are parades, free concerts, circuit parties, and costumes galore throughout the five-day celebration—but while you’re in the Crescent City, don’t overlook the places that contributed to its legacy as a queer mecca. Check out these five must-see sites to become better acquainted with the tragedies and triumphs of LGBTQ people in New Orleans.