PRIDE Northshore Parade Code of Conduct & Important Info

By registering for the parade, either individually or with a group, all parade participants agree to abide by this code of conduct.

Attire

This is an all-ages event. Clothing must cover both tops and bottoms. No fetish gear or clothing with sexually explicit or profane content.

Airhorns, megaphones, weapons of any kind, drugs (there will be 12 police officers in the parade and St. Tammany is not chill about substances including weed).

This is a walking parade. A limited number of golf carts are allowed. If you intend to use a golf cart, or for other vehicle inquiries, email info@queernorthshore.org.

There will be porta-potties near registration and following at the parade, there are restrooms available at the Mandeville Trailhead.

Protest signs are welcome but must follow these rules:
- No profanity
- No hate speech. Positive, affirming messages are encouraged.
- ✅ “Trans rights are human rights.” | ❌ “MAGA is taking away trans rights.”
- No sexually explicit content. If it’s not kid-friendly, leave it at home.

Throws are optional, but if you bring them:
- Keep them PG-rated
- No plastic beads — they're toxic and bad for the environment
- Handmade items are encouraged
- Hand throws directly to attendees instead of tossing

Keep the Lakefront and Trailhead clean. Use trash bins. Volunteers from Keep Abita Beautiful are donating their time — please help them out.

No food allowed on the Lakefront. Food trucks (The Smokin Buddha and Taco y Birria) will be at the post-parade block party. Vegetarian options will be available.

Individual participants may not bring their own amplified music for the parade. For Registered Groups, amplified music is strongly encouraged, but must be free of explicit lyrics. Megaphones are not permitted.

There will be protestors. They want a reaction. DO NOT ENGAGE.
- Ignore and stay calm
- Move away if needed
- Alert others or a PRIDE Captain if you feel unsafe

There will be designated PRIDE Captains in special shirts throughout the route. Contact them for any issues during the parade.

Check-in time: 2:00–3:15 PM
Location: Lakeshore Dr. & Jackson Ave (near Mandeville Beach Playground)
Parking: Arrive early and allow 30 mins to park and walk. Carpool if possible. If you’d like your vehicle nearby at the end of the parade, park around the Mandeville Trailhead.
Check-In:

Individual Participants: Check in with a printed or digital ticket. Bring either your printed parade ticket or have it ready and visible on your phone for check in.
Group members: Your group leader will check in for you
All participants will receive a wristband as proof of participation

Line up begins at 3PM. Everyone must be lined up no later than 3:30PM.
Individual Participants line up at the front of the parade.
Registered Groups connect with you group leader to determine you leader's lineup number and location.

The Parade will roll at 4:00 PM sharp
The Block Party starts at 5:00 PM (or immediately following the parade) at the Mandeville Trailhead. There will be a photo area, splash pad, DJ, drag shows, community booths, interactive art installation, and more. Food and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are available for purchase.

This year’s official Pride Northshore merch includes shirts, posters, stickers, and clack fans. We have a limited number of each, so we recommend making your purchases at McClain’s or the Block Party. All remaining items will be sold at other Pride Northshore events in June.
Where to purchase on June 7th:
- Prior to the parade: McClain’s Pizzeria (11 AM–1 PM)
- After the parade: The Block Party at Mandeville Trailhead (5 PM - 9 PM)
Prices (Payment via Venmo or cash. Limited quantities!):
- T-Shirts: $25
- Posters: $10
- Stickers: $2
- Clack Fans: $15

In addition to the guidelines above, all participants agree to Queer Northshore’s general code of conduct. View the general code of conduct here.