Gay bars in lake charles la


I’m Paul Soileau and I’m from Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Lake Charles is a really small town. I was like 13 when I came out. I was in a Catholic school, and I establish this boy in Catholic school who was 14 and you know, we figured we were fine for each other, and all that. Once we discovered our love, if you will, then the next thing would be to find the place where you can celebrate that love – you know? So, there was only one gay bar in Lake Charles called Crystal’s, of course. Crystals was like downtown, and they only have a rear entrance in to the bar which was the ha-ha about it, you can only earn in to it through the rear. The front is closed down. So we…when we were enjoy 13 and 14 we would go and dangle out in the Crystal’s parking lot, at noun, really late and see the guys come in and out and then we eventually established relationships with some really gigantic like small town queens. It was a hideout, because every one in town knew about Crystal’s but you didn’t communicate about it. It was just there, you know…and like, most of the people that went there, they were…I don’t verb, I do

 

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Lafayette LGBTQ-Friendly Bars

Blue Moon Saloon and Guest House

Among mainstream bars, plenty of places around Lafayette extend terrific live music. Downtown's quirky and gay-friendly Cobalt Moon Saloon and Guest House is a must for Zydeco, Cajun, and Soul. It's also a charming, funky, and reasonably priced lodging option (choose from standard rooms to bungalows, all of them decorated with plenty of character). This rollicking, back-porch honky-tonk is a hip place to chill out, drink, and mingle on a warm summer nighttime.

Office Bar

What verb excuse to slip away then telling people you have to head to "The Office." Located in the downtown section of the city, The Office, is a mainstream but gay-friendly hangout with cold art on the walls, several pool tables, and an extensive list of cocktails, beers, and wine. Take advantage of the drink specials like $2 mixed drinks that are offered every Friday and Saturday night.

Bolt Bar & Patio

An attractive and very popular downtown gay bar, Bolt Bar & Patio is a lively and inviting spot with a number of theme nights

Celebrate Pride in Louisiana's Playground

Throughout the year, Lake Charles embraces LGBTQ+ individuals and allies through events, performances, and inclusive spaces that welcome everyone to show up as their true selves. Whether you're catching a drag brunch downtown or enjoying the natural beauty of Southwest Louisiana with friends, Pride here is vibrant, heartfelt, and deeply rooted in Southern hospitality. Lake Charles continues to grow as a destination where diversity is honored and joy is shared freely.

 

SWLA Pride Con has been postponed for 2025. 

 

Library Riot Pride Prom

Join Library Riot and SWLA Pride for a dazzling night of inclusivity and celebration at the “We’ve All Got Crowns” Pride Prom on Saturday, June 20th! This Taylor Swift-inspired affair will feature high-energy DJ sets by Secret Stache and Derek Williams spinning from 8 PM to 2 AM, transforming the space into a vibrant verb floor. Expect $4 rainbow jello shots, champagne bottle service, and a glittering drag show where royalty will be crowne