President Gary both tell me that they have pride corner ...from Main-8 multiple events on their schedule for the the pageant is $10 and tables of four can Lords. And hey, did you know they have clubs & krewes be reserved in advance for $100. For ap- changed the date of the Mr. Louisiana plications and reservations please call Leather Contest? That’s right. The Lords 504.906.5654. are giving the contest the attention it has by Douglas Minich, New Orleans For information on float rentals for the earned over the years and making a week- E-mail: [email protected] parade and booth rentals at the festival, end out of it October 17 – 19. please visit our website Traditionally Mr. Louisiana Leather www.nolapridefest.org. And as always was held over Labor Day weekend during we’d like to thank our sponsors; Bud Light, id you make it to French Quar- 3026 N. Rampart St., and enjoy Margarita’s Southern Decadence. While the Lords will Harrah’s Casino New Orleans, ter Fest? While I was not able and some great food too. Bring your swim still host the Leather Block Party Beer Bust McDonald’s and Sir Speedy. If you or your Dto be there, I hear that the trunks and towel so you can take a dip in on Decadence Friday, August 29th this year, business would like to be a sponsor of weather was great and the crowds huge, the pool too. All this for a $15 donation, the contest will move to October. I think this Gay Pride New Orleans please call yet another success for our great city. Now according to Lord’s President Gary V., is a good move. Let’s face it, Decadence 504.906.5654 to obtain a sponsor packet. we get to gear up for Jazz Fest and even tickets will be available at the door. has plenty to offer and having the contest The New Orleans Alliance of Pride is a Cinco de Mayo! The Lords also continue their tradi- in October gives us all a chance to put 501(c)3 corporation and all donations and tion of monthly Beer and Soda Bust on the together a great weekend. sponsorships are tax deductible. peaking of Cinco de Mayo, the second Friday of each month on the patio Current title holder, Mr. Louisiana Lords of Leather will be cel- of the Phoenix bar, from 9pm till midnight. Leather 2008 Michael Albrecht is getting Sebrating with a Kick Off Fiesta Come on out for ice cold beer and the ready for his trip to Chicago to compete in Calling all Daddies, the 2008 Hot th on Sunday, May 4 from 2pm till 6pm. company of great guys. International Mr. Leather over Memorial Daddy Contest will be held at the Phoenix Come by Lords Michael and Doug’s place, Lords Function Lieutenant Alan and Day Weekend. Good Luck Michael! [continued on Main-13]

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