Pride Northshore Returns to Mandeville for 3rd Annual Parade and Block Party
This year’s “We Rise Together” theme celebrates LGBTQ+ visibility, resilience, and connection across Louisiana’s Northshore.
St. Tammany Parish, LA, May 18, 2026 – Queer Northshore will present the 3rd annual PRIDE Northshore Parade and Block Party on Saturday, May 30, 2026, bringing thousands of LGBTQ+ community members, allies, local organizations, and businesses together at the Mandeville Lakefront for one of the Northshore’s largest celebrations of visibility and community.
This year’s theme, “We Rise Together,” is a call to action and a promise. It means standing shoulder to shoulder with all who are oppressed. We stand with the immigrants who live among us. We stand for a future rooted in justice, safety, and belonging. We stand for a world where the right to exist freely and peacefully is fundamental, not conditional. This Pride, we rise in joy. We rise in solidarity. Most importantly, we rise together. Learn more about PRIDE Northshore.
In a region where dedicated LGBTQ+ spaces have historically been limited, PRIDE Northshore is the largest annual LGBTQ+ celebration on Louisiana’s Northshore.
Pride Northshore Parade
Saturday, May 30, 2026
4 PM – 5 PM
Mandeville Lakefront
The parade will feature local organizations, community groups, drag performers, music, a giant Pride flag, the debut of the Queer Northshore Dance Krewe, and themed floats led by Queer Northshore’s signature Pride Pelican.
Participating Groups
Ochsner Pride
PFLAG New Orleans
Queer Northshore
Queer Northshore Dance Krewe
Rainbow Rebellion
St. Tammany Library Alliance
Target
The sNoBalls
Allied Pipes & Drums
Connect Northshore
First United Methodist Church
Fleur De Femme Dance Team
Golden Guys
Keep Abita Beautiful
Krewe of Awoux
Lana O’Day – Louisiana’s Bearded Queen
New Orleans Democratic Socialists of America
Pride Northshore Block Party
Following the parade, attendees are invited to a free, all-ages block party at the Mandeville Trailhead featuring drag performances, community organizations, family activities, food vendors, Pride merchandise, and more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, including offerings from local vendors and restaurants.
Additional PRIDE Northshore Events and Programs
→ Pride Market at Tandem — May 30
“For too long, LGBTQ+ residents of the Northshore region have felt isolated. Queer Northshore has shown them that they are not alone and that there is joy to be found in their community. PRIDE Northshore is an outward celebration for all of us as we realize the promise of living as our authentic selves. ”
Community members, allies, families, and first-time attendees are encouraged to join the celebration and experience Pride on the Northshore together.
Media Contact:
Leyla Hekmatdoost
Executive Director, Queer Northshore
info@queernorthshore.org
(985) 773-8681
ABOUT QUEER NORTHSHORE: Queer Northshore is a volunteer-directed 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization promoting LGBTQ+ visibility, community, and acceptance across Louisiana’s Northshore through events, support programs, and Pride initiatives.
Learn more about Queer Northshore.