Pride Northshore Parade Code of Conduct

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.

Essentials

  • Bring sunscreen and water — they’re your best friends!

Leave these at home

  • Airhorns, megaphones, weapons of any kind, drugs (there will be nearly 30 police officers on site and St. Tammany is not chill about substances including weed).

Behavior

  • If you wouldn’t do it in front of kindergartners, don’t do it at the parade.

Vehicles

  • 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. 

Restrooms

  • There will be porta-potties near parade registration and along the parade route. There are restrooms available at the Mandeville Trailhead for the Block Party.

Throws

  • 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

Clean-Up

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

Food

  • 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.

Minors

  • Participants must be 18+ unless accompanied by a legal guardian.

Animals

  • No pets in the parade. Service animals are welcome.

Music

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

Protestors

  • 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

PRIDE Captains

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

Check-In and Arrival

  • Check-in time: 2:00–3:15 PM

  • Location: End of Marigny where it intersects with Lakeshore Drive

  • 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

  • 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 your group leader to determine your group's lineup number and location.

Parade & Block Party

  • 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 partner booths, interactive art installation, and more. Food and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are available for purchase.

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