Join Halloween New Orleans in America's most haunted city and support Project Lazarus

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Are you ready to get into the Halloween spirit?

There's no better place to do it than New Orleans. Luckily, you have the perfect reason to visit – Halloween New Orleans (ENT). This exciting festival weekend is packed with dance parties and costumes while supporting a good cause.

ENT began in 1983 as a dinner party honoring friends who had lost AIDS. Over the past four decades, ENT has grown into a three-day organization and is the largest cumulative donor Project Lazarusa New Orleans-based nonprofit organization that provides essential health and support services to people living with HIV and AIDS. Join us for a spooky cause while leaving a meaningful impact!

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ENT ensures a safe and enjoyable experience with numerous open bars and air-conditioned rooms. The summer camp themed weekend begins this Friday, October 18th with the famous Lazarus Ball at Gallier Hall – an optional evening event featuring music, campfire treats and a silent auction featuring performances by the award-winning band “The New Orleans Players.”

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Saturday is the main event with a huge costume party at the Fillmore with performances by Paul Lakeway and Out100 Honoree Ty Sunderland. Don't miss the opportunity to show off your most creative costumes while enjoying the special midnight performance choreographed by Diogo De Lima. The best costumes will receive prizes!

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Save some energy for Sunday because you don't want to miss the tea dance cruise on the river. Hop aboard the Steamboat Natchez for a few hours of fun in the sun (or in the private VIP lounge). Joey with the mustache spins exceptionally happy house and disco music. The day will culminate with a lively second-line parade through the French Quarter, ending with a celebratory napkin toss at the historic gay bar Lafitte's.

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“I'm so excited to be returning to New Orleans this weekend for my third year of ENT!” said Joey Goldman, also known as Joey with the Mustache. “Our riverboat party on Sunday is sure to be the CAMPiest cruise on the Mississippi, where I'll be playing jazzy, fun house music with a lot of disco flair – and this time my family will be along for the ride! Last year my mother, aunts and cousin overdid the Sunday magic for ENT XL, and now my brother is joining the ranks of the Mustache clan at Camp ENT. We can't wait to celebrate with everyone down by the river while supporting Project Lazarus and its incredible efforts to change lives in our community. It will be an unforgettable weekend!”

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Get your tickets for this year's ENT with the theme “Camp” and immerse yourself in the lively and expressive New Orleans scene for an unforgettable weekend. Get your weekend tickets Here. Looking for accommodation? Be sure to check out the offers Virgin Hotel New Orleansofficial hotel of ENT.

“We are thrilled to once again be the official hotel sponsor of Halloween weekend in New Orleans,” said the Virgin team. “We are all proud to be able to provide the LGBTQ+ community with inclusive and safe accommodation, food and drink and friendly service during this fun-filled weekend. At Virgin Hotels we don't shy away from fun, so it's an easy decision to help the community enjoy a weekend of costumes and socializing while supporting Project Lazarus. We are grateful for the opportunity to once again partner with Halloween New Orleans and be woven into the fabric of our local LGBTQ+ community through our partnership and support.”

For those who can't make the trip, you can still check out all the amazing looks in our roundup photo galleries. If you would like to donate directly to Project Lazarus, click Here.

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