Queer carnival: festivals and Mardi Gras in the South$dAmy L. Stone
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. Thinking about the South, the Southwest, and Festivals -- 2. Mardi Gras and Fiesta in the American Gulf South and Southwest -- 3. The Hottest Ticket in Town Is a Gay Ball: On Being Wanted -- 4. Inclusive Collective Partying: On Making Community -- 5. Social Elites, Glass Closets, and Contested Spaces: On Being Treated the Same -- 6. Fundraising and Benevolent Aid: On Taking Care of Our Own -- 7. Partying with the Mayor and Your Mom: On Progress -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author.