October Means Spooky Fun!!!
Are you ready to get swampy? I’m talking moss-draped, spine-chilling, “Why is the bride’s bouquet dripping blood?” kind of swampy! This Saturday, October 5, 2024, The Broadside will be taken over by the twisted souls of the Krewe of Krampus for the most batty, eerie event of the season—Bride of Swampus: The Dark Wedding of the Year!
If you’ve got any plans other than this, you might want to cancel. Seriously. Because you will not want to miss this ghoulishly glamorous affair.
A Match Made in the Swamp
Now, let’s get into the dark tea. This isn’t your average wedding. No blush pink bridesmaid dresses or polite toasts from Uncle Jerry. Bride of Swampus is a full-on interactive experience that will leave you both screaming and laughing. Our night of dark matrimony begins as the sinister swamp creature marries his equally spine-tingling bride, and let me tell you, this isn’t your fairy tale “happily ever after.” No, no, no, honey—this is more like “creepily ever after,” and you’re invited to witness it all!
You, yes YOU, will be a part of this unholy union as the audience becomes part of the action. Feel free to scream, laugh, gasp, and become fully entangled in the eerie drama as it unfolds right before your very eyes. Expect lots of dark humor, a splash of horror, and enough chills to make the hair on your perfectly coiffed head stand up straight.
Doors creak open at 7:00 PM, but the real party—uh, I mean wedding—kicks off at 7:30 PM. Better be ready for scary surprises, gothic elegance, and a night so unforgettable it might just haunt your dreams… or nightmares, if you’re lucky.
Dress to Oppress (the Darkest of Hearts)
Now, I know you’re not about to roll up to The Dark Wedding of the Year looking basic, are you? Girl, NO. The attire for the evening is Swamp Creative Couture or Goth Formal, and trust me when I say, costumes are an absolute must! Think oozy, creepy chic. Mossy veils? Yes. Gator-skin boots? Even better. Gloomy, glamorous, gory, and gorgeous? Oh, baby, all the way! Let’s show these creatures how the queers do dark elegance.
So, gather your coven, squad, or wolfpack, and get those tickets. Prices range from $35 for a solo spook to $325 if you’re rolling deep (you’ll want to grab the VIP tickets, darlings—aka access to The Haunted Swamp where only the fiercest, most fabulous ghouls dare to gather).
The Haunted Swamp is the ultimate hangout for your undead wedding party, with private areas for groups of 6-10 people. Want to party with your own creepy clique? Make sure you snag those tickets immediately, because these VIP spots are as rare as a cryptic full moon.
Our Haunted Home Away from Home
Of course, if you’re coming to party with Swampus and his bride, you’re going to need a spooky spot to rest those weary bones. That’s where we come in. Our charming (and possibly haunted) Historic Mardi Gras Inn is your perfect home base for the night! We’re a quick goblet throw from the French Quarter, and trust me, the ghoulish fun continues all night there. You’ll be walking distance to all the bewitching cuisine, adult beverages, and debaucherous delights that make the French Quarter the place to be after dark.
Need somewhere to crash after the Dark Wedding of the Year? We’ve got you, ghoulfriend. Our inn offers clean, affordable accommodations with a warm, welcoming staff ready to make your stay as pleasurable as possible. Did I mention we’re now proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated? So, whether you’re a fabulous queen, a fierce femme, or somewhere in between, you’ll feel right at home. We welcome everyone with open arms, open hearts, and maybe a few eerie ghost stories from our halls (but don’t worry, our friendly spirits just love to make new friends).
Book Your Spot, Or Risk Getting Left in the Swamp!
Don’t wait until the last minute like a headless bride! Go online at historicmardigrasinn.com or call directly at 504.949.5815 OR 1.800.209.9408 to secure your stay while we’ve still got rooms left. This event is going to be a monster of a night, and you’ll want to be well-rested (well, as much as possible) for whatever spooky surprises may come.
Ready to get your swamp on? Head to Eventbrite to grab your tickets, and don’t forget to lock in your accommodations at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn for a truly unforgettable, eerily fabulous weekend. We’ll be waiting with open arms… and maybe a friendly ghost or two.
See you at the Bride of Swampus! Stay spooky, y’all!👻