Welcome !
Below you will find information on our schedule for 2026.
The Omni Royal Orleans Hotel will play host to the Decadent Ducks once again in 2026.
For 2026, Decadent Ducks will be the only guests at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel.
Events planned for Southern Decadence 2026 include:
WEDNESDAY
6:00 - 8:00PM: “What are you doing in town so early?” Cocktail Party, Lafitte’s Hotel & Bar, 1003 Bourbon Street
Join us for a famous Purple Voodoo drink and meet guests who can’t wait to get the party started !
THURSDAY
8:00 - 9:00AM: Morning Coffee, Pool, 7th Floor
Coffee will be provided at the pool
3:00 - 4:00PM: T-Shirt Pick Up, Cabana at the Pool, 7th Floor, for those who purchased t-shirts
6:00 - 8:00 PM: Early Arrivals Cocktail Party, Royal Bar and Three Marie’s Jazz Lounge (Omni Lobby)
7:00 - 10:00PM Live music in Three Maries Jazz Lounge by Kyle Sharamitaro jamjuice.com/a/kylesharamitaro
FRIDAY
8:00 - 9:00AM: Morning Coffee, Pool, 7th Floor
Coffee will be provided at the pool
9:00 - 10:00AM: Friends of Bill W Meeting: Conti Room, 2nd Floor, off elevator to the left
Noon - 1:30PM: Lunch with Group, Omni Hotel Rib Room, $$ ticketed event, $55
2:00 - 4:00PM: Pool Party, with DJ, Omni Hotel Pool, 7th Floor, Omni Hotel Guests Only
T-Shirts can be picked up at the Cabana at the Pool, for those who purchased shirts
6:00 - 8:00PM: Welcome Party - Best chance to Meet other Ducks!, Omni Hotel Royal Garden Terrace, 2nd Floor, Decadent Duck Guests Only
NOTE: Welcome Party is cash bar only, no credit cards, no room charges. Please plan accordingly, bring cash to purchase drink tickets from cashier to redeem at bar.
SATURDAY
8:00 - 9:00AM: Morning Coffee, Pool, 7th Floor
Coffee will be provided at the pool
9:00 - 10:00AM: Friends of Bill W Meeting: Conti Room, 2nd Floor, off elevator to the left
12:30 - 2:00PM: Cigar Bar Event, Cuban Creations Cigar bar, 533 Toulouse Street, meet at the Cigar Bar, look for Bob
2:00 - 4:00PM: Pool Party, with DJ playing Dirty Disco Tunes, Omni Hotel Pool, 7th Floor, Omni Hotel Guests Only
T-shirts can be picked up at the Cabana at the Pool, for those who purchased shirts (last opportunity)
6:00 - 8:30PM: Rib Room Dinner with group - Private Dining Room, $$ Ticketed Event, soft drinks included $115
10:00PM - 2:00AM: FURBALL, $$ Ticketed Public Event $5 Discount for Duck Guests, Special Discount Code Required, $25
SUNDAY
9:00 - 10:00AM: Friends of Bill W Meeting: Conti Room, 2nd Floor, off elevator to the left
3:30 - 5:00PM: CANCELLED - PARADE DOES NOT PASS BY HOTELParade viewing party, Room 216 and all rooms long Royal Street, **Dependent on parade route TBD, Decadent Duck Guests Only
5:00 - 7:00PM, Pool Party, with DJ, Omni Hotel Pool, 7th Floor, Omni Hotel Guests Only
Duck Discounts 2026
Duck Wrist Bands can be picked up at any of our events, T-Shirt Pick Up Points, or from Troy or Bob anytime you see them. You can also stop by Room 216 at any time on the chance that Troy or Bob may be in their room. Note that the Ducks Wrist Bands are in addition to the Omni Wrist Bands which are only to get you into the pool area. Show your wrist band at the following establishments for discounts.
The Original Pierre Maspero’s
15% Discount
440 Chartres Street, diagonally across from the Omni Royal Orleans
Try their bloody mary, gumbo and po' boy sandwiches and you will not go wrong.
Bourbon Pride
15% Discount
909 Bourbon Street, in the heart of the action
Gallery Rinard
20% Discount
938 Royal Street
Troy and Bob have been buying Matt (Rinard’s) artwork for over 20 years, if you’re a fan of dogs and cats in funny every day situations, you’ll love his work. Priced for all budgets. Check the website out for a good laugh if you don’t make it to the gallery.
Always had a print specific to Decadence and Mardi Gras
Who Dat Cafe
$4 Big Gurl Cocktails (Bloody Mary & Mimosa’s) and 10% off Food
2401 Burgundy
Short walk, but worth it !
FURBALL
One of the hottest dance parties of the weekend
Saturday, September 5, 10PM - 3AM
$5 discount on tickets, code required, see private communications to Duck Members for code
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