Halloween New Orleans

Originally founded as a fundraising initiative to support Project Lazarus, a home in New Orleans for men and women living with AIDS, Halloween New Orleans has grown to a full-fledged queer Halloween Festival.

With this year's theme of Halloween XL, the events kick off Friday at the Lazarus Ball "40 Years of XLence"—a formal celebration of the festival's 40th anniversary featuring a silent auction, and performances by classical opera singer-turned-DJ Matt Suave. $105. (Location TBD) 

Saturday's event is the HNO40 "XLR8" dance party event at The Fillmore, featuring performances by Kitty Glitter, a live DJ, a costume contest, and more. $135. 

Sunday brings a Super Sized tea dance at Woldenberg Riverfront Park, with Joey with the Mustache as the live DJ pushing a second line to the quarter. 

Finally, on Sunday, recoup at the Mad Hatter's Tea Dance, held in the New Orleans Jazz Museum courtyard. Music provided by DJ Joey with the Mustache, ushering in a Tea Dance and a classic New Orleans Second Line. 2:30 pm–6 pm. $80. 

Details at halloweenneworleans.com.