Shreveport gay bars
The Korner Lounge: Serving the LGBTQ community for 85 years and counting
The Korner Lounge will commemorate the Stonewall Uprisings with a candlelight vigil on the 50-year anniversary of the incident that sparked a nationwide movement.
On June 28, 1969, police officers raided the Stonewall Inn gay bar and in Greenwich Village in Modern York City. Patrons and residents were harassed, assaulted, and arrested sparking riots that continued over several days.
The Stonewall riots were the catalyst for Pride Month – observed annually in June. The month is a time of remembrance for those lost in the LGBTQ community, reflection for the events that transpired at Stonewall Inn, as well as to acknowledge and celebrate the LGBTQ community and its accomplishments.
In Shreveport, a Stonewall 50th Anniversary Candlelight Vigil/Pride Karaoke event will commence at 8 p.m. Friday, June 28 at The Korner Lounge, 800 Louisiana Ave. LGBT community members and allies are invited to the free event.
History in the making
Establishments such as Stonewall Inn last significant as they are rare places where LGBTQ individuals may feel welcomed and safe.
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Shreveport gay bars are nothing fancy, but they’re a lot of fun. We don’t know the official stats, but from what we’ve found online, we visited two of the three male lover bars in town.
Korner Lounge, despite the fact that we loathe anything spelled with a “K” in place of the correct “C”, is a tiny bar that’s complete of energy. (And slot machines!) Drinks are strong and cheap. The crowd is frinedly and fun. And it’s one of the oldest gay bars in the declare of Louisiana, virtual dating all the way back to the 1950s. What more could you want?
Korner Lounge
800 Louisiana Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 222-9796
Central Station, on the other hand, is humongous. This multi-level bar is housed in a building that’s more than 100 years ancient. We love a gay bar with history! Drag shows, a large twirl floor, and plenty of places to chat-n-chill, make this a fantastic place to spend a weekend late night.
Central Station
1025 Marshall Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 222-2216�
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Shreveport, LA Gay Capital Guide
Shreveport is one of the largest cities in Louisiana. Located on the Red River nearby the point where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas converge, it is a grand commercial center with businesses and industries that serve all three states. Beyond being a thriving center for business, however, Shreveport is also a diverse, welcoming city with a thriving arts and culture scene, five colleges and universities, and much to see and do for visitors and residents alike. If you’re thinking of calling Shreveport home, you’ll locate plenty about it to love!
Some Shreveport History
The area that is now Shreveport was initially settled in 1803 and was called "Shreve Town" at the time, after the development organization that was established to start a town where the Texas Trail and the Red River met. In 1839, the name was officially changed to “Shreveport”. The town eventually became a center of steamboat commerce for boats carrying cotton and other crops downriver. Eventually, railroads moved into the area, and as they did, Shreveport’s population continued to increase. Today, it is one of Louisiana’s largest cities, and it is a diverse,
LGBTQ+ Guide to Shreveport-Bossier
The Shreveport-Bossier Homosexual community is thriving. From nightlife to church life, there are places where queer people can be themselves.
The Korner Lounge (or “The Korner” as people phone it) is one of the oldest continuously operating gay bars in the USA! It opened in the late 1930s and is still hosting drag shows, drag bingo and parties.
Central Station is Shreveport’s largest LGBTQ+ venue / nightclub, and Bear’s is a great place to boogie, drink and grab some wonderful grub.
ShrevePride is an excellent resource for people thinking of moving here, and the organization puts on fun events like Field Gay and Q-Prom. Robinson Film Center is always proud to host the OUTnorthLa Film Festival presented by PACE (People Acting for Modify and Equality).
Some family-friendly things to do include feeding the ducks at East Kings Highway Park, strolling the Shreveport and Bossier City farmers markets, or stopping to smell the roses at the American Rose Center. The Shreveport Aquarium and Sci-Port Discovery Center are delightful for kids and parents.
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