1st Annual May Baily’s Place Bordello Drag Brunch

Sashay into Sensation at the 1st Annual May Baily’s Place Bordello Drag Brunch!

Step back in time to the scandalous charm of Storyville as May Baily’s Place — once a licensed brothel in the heart of New Orleans’ famed red-light district — throws open its doors for a Decadence Fest celebration like no other.

On Saturday, August 30th, we’re turning up the velvet, the feathers, and the fabulous for the 1st Annual Bordello Drag Brunch!Get ready for dazzling drag performances, a decadent brunch sponsored by The Hideout Bar, and the unapologetic glamour only New Orleans can serve.

📅 Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, August 30th
• Doors Open: 9:45 AM
• Show Starts: 10:30 AM
• Ticket Includes: Unlimited brunch buffet, 2 free mimosas, and live entertainment
• Location: May Baily’s Place, Dauphine Orleans Hotel, 415 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA
• Brunch Sponsor: The Hideout Bar

This isn’t just brunch — it’s a time-traveling, champagne-popping, sequin-shimmering experience that celebrates the bold spirit of May Baily herself and the storied past of her establishment. In the 1800s, May ran one of Storyville’s most talked-about bordellos, and now her namesake bar is honoring that legacy with a modern, high-energy twist for Southern Decadence weekend.

Expect laughter, live vocals, high heels higher than your mimosa flute, and enough sass to last all weekend. Whether you’re a local legend or a first-time visitor, this is the perfect way to kick off your Decadence Fest festivities.

Come hungry. Come fabulous. Come ready to live your best bordello fantasy.

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