The Lords of Leather sponsor several events throughout the year, all leading up to our annual Bal Masque during Carnival. After all, what's a Mardi Gras krewe without a Mardi Gras Ball?

The krewe year begins (after the Ball Masque) in the spring with the Rush Party.  This year's Rush Party was quite a success with several new applications for membership.  Pledges are encouraged to attend upcoming functions in order to meet their criteria for membership.  Barons are invited to join the krewe throughout the year, whereas Lords (Full Active Members) are invited to join in the beginning of a ball season. This allows the Lords to enjoy all the membership privileges throughout the year. Click on the link above to find out more about joining the Lords of Leather!

Throughout the year we host our monthly Beer Bust at the Phoenix Bar in New Orleans. The second Friday of each month finds the Lords on the patio at our home bar, welcoming members and guests alike. There are usually snacks and sometimes even free cigars. It's a great way to catch up with friends and welcome in the weekend.

In the fall we produce the highly acclaimed Miss Louisiana Leatherette contest.  This contest, which is open to all persons no matter their gender or sexual label, has received recognition as being the only contest of its kind in the leather community.  This titleholder is the krewe's Ambassador of Goodwill throughout the year.

We are proud to sponsor the annual Mr. Louisiana Leather contest, a preliminary to International Mr. Leather.  A weekend full of events is scheduled to entertain the leather community coming into New Orleans for the festivities.  A panel of local and nationally recognized judges selects Louisiana's leather representative for the year.

The krewe produces the annual American Bandstand review over Thanksgiving weekend. This event is the only time each year that you’re likely to see Lords appear in public in drag, and the results are usually comical if not downright scary. Friends of the krewe also lend their talent to this event that makes for a great evening’s entertainment. Guest entertainers are always welcomed.

Much work and a great amount of effort go into the fundraising for the Lords of Leather.  This enables the krewe to produce their Ball Masque.  The Ball is always scheduled for the Sunday night before Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras).  Since Mardi Gras is a date that 'floats' (50 days before Easter) it can occur anytime in February or March of a calendar year. The ball is a mix of formal attire and (unlike other balls during the season) leather fetish wear.  It's a mix of the most colorful characters to ever 'wear the hides!'

Not all of the krewe's fundraising is for the ball production.  Each year the krewe designates certain monies for the Lords of Leather Charity Fund.  Annually these funds are dispersed to charity organizations in and around the New Orleans Area.  Donations to this fund are specific and not used for any other purpose.  Charities receiving awards in past years have included NO/AIDS Task Force, In This Together, and United Services for AIDS.