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New Orleans has so many completely unique subcultures- and when you are in it it seems so normal- but sometimes I remember just how odd it is. Like- every weekend in summer- gays have pool parties. It’s stated each time that it’s BYOB, but generally the hosts have food and drink already.

2/8/26, 2:56 pm0 reposts1 like

Hampo

@hamptonmakes.com

2 Aug

Bring your own towel, arrive 30 minutes after stated start time, leave before 6pm unless specifically requested to stay, and of course bring drinks to share. Typically a good idea to come with your own insulated non-glass cup.

Hampo

@hamptonmakes.com

2 Aug

I can’t emphasize enough how many of these there are every weekend at private homes in this city- and how careful invite lists are curated. Getting too many invites to attend them all means you are doing well socially!

Hampo

@hamptonmakes.com

2 Aug

This is just a thing in this sub community- and there are so many others! It’s a city teeming with community and that means so many traditions and opportunities and things to explore.

Hampo

@hamptonmakes.com

2 Aug

I love NYC too- but most of the specific things there are just public behaviors and norms that are NYC specific… very little on the community / culture front.