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The Downtown Berkeley Association (DBA) is delighted to announce the highly anticipated annual Pride on the Plaza event, a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, diversity, and acceptance. This free event is open to all ages and will take place on Thursday, June 29th, from 4pm to 7pm, at the iconic Downtown Berkeley Plaza. This extravaganza will feature a spectacular lineup of music, local vendors, and mesmerizing drag performances by some of the Bay Area’s finest artists including:
- Amoura Teese: Miss Gay Pride 2019 and host of the monthly show “Wednesdays Are A Drag” at the Port Bar in Oakland.
- Beaux Bella Badass: A regular performer at Circus of Sin in San Jose and a fashion designer for their brand, Enby Fae Creations.
- The Dragon King: A gender-neutral lizard ready to thrill audiences with outlandish costuming and larger-than-life props, creating an unforgettable spectacle.
- Helixir Jynder Bentwell: Winner of the 2022 San Francisco Drag King Contest, known as the local Sad Boi and Emo Daddy of Dreams.
- Interrobang the Dragon: A drag entity that embodies both excitement and confusion, representing the SF Bay Area Drag Muppet using puppetry in their art.
- Katori Knight: A Northern CA Producer, Performer, and Director, who uses humor and humanization to connect people through their art.
- LOL McFiercen: A drag performer exploring queer identity and drag culture, presenting their art in various Bay Area establishments and national festivals.
- Luke Modelo: A Latinx Drag King known as “the human embodiment of a thirst trap” by fellow drag performers.
- Obsidienne Obsurd: A drag alien from the depths of imagination, using visual media and performance art to push the boundaries of gender, genre, and convention.
- Sally Limon: A Latinx Drag Queen, Community Organizer, and crowd-pleaser extraordinaire, using comedy and high energy to engage and uplift the audience.
The festivities will be hosted by Papi Churro, 2017 Mr. Gay Austin for Life and Co-Producer for Om Nom Nom Productions and Kai Kai Bee Michaels, the reigning 2023 High Princx Pageant Winner and cosplayer extraordinaire.
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the activity organizer or venue as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
