Gay New Orleans Village, New York World’s FairSource: NY Public LibraryThe fair included numer

Gay New Orleans Village, New York World’s Fair
Source:NY Public Library

The fair included numerous “villages” – clusters of themed buildings, attractions, food halls, etc. – and one of them was a “Gay New Orleans” village. Basically a party area. The huge hall pictured offered “Swing Mardi Gras,” with Swing dancing every night, free (with your fair ticket). 

A better view of the building, in the winter between 1939 and 1940: