West Hollywood Harvey Milk Day, featuring the José Sarria Drag Pageant
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West Hollywood Harvey Milk Day, featuring the José Sarria Drag Pageant

The City of West Hollywood presents its annual celebration for Harvey Milk Day

By City of West Hollywood's Arts Division - @WeHoArts

Date and time

Wednesday, May 22 · 6 - 8pm PDT

Location

West Hollywood Aquatic & Recreation Center - Respite Deck

8750 El Tovar Place West Hollywood, CA 90069

About this event

  • 2 hours

The ARC - Respite Deck, West Hollywood Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC), 8750 El Tovar Place, West Hollywood, CA 90069

The City of West Hollywood presents its annual celebration for Harvey Milk Day and kick-off for WeHo Pride, with the second annual José Sarria Drag Pageant.

The event is co-sponsored by the Imperial Court and by Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, Third District.

José Sarria was the first openly gay person to run for office in the United States, helped pave the way for Harvey Milk’s successful run for office, was a well-known drag performer under the name the Window Norton, and founded the Imperial Court System which is one of the oldest and largest LGBT organizations in the world. The competition is hosted by West Hollywood Drag Laureate Pickle, and several drag icons will be honored. Judges include: Queen Mother Karina Samala and Emperor Eugene Maysky of the Imperial Court, Landon Cider, Anil Patel, Nyx, and Kyra Jete.

In addition to the Drag Pageant, there will be a voter registration table, milk and cookies, a Harvey Milk photo opportunity, and custom typewriter poetry provided by Pride Poets, a City arts grantee.

This event is free to attend, RSVPs are not required, but requested via this Eventbrite.


Frequently asked questions

Is there parking?

Attendees may park in the 5-story Public/Park Parking Structure at 625 N. San Vicente Blvd, 2 hours of free parking are provided by validating your ticket in the ARC lobby. Parking is limited, and is first come, first served. We highly encourage you to take public transit or rideshare.

Who is Harvey Milk and why do we celebrate on May 22?

Harvey Bernard Milk (May 22, 1930 – November 27, 1978) was an American politician and the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California.

Who was José Sarria?

José Sarria was the first openly gay person to run for office in the US and helped pave the way for Harvey Milk’s successful run for office. He also founded the Imperial Court, a charitable organization and performed as a drag artist under the name the Widow Norton.

How can I enter the Drag Pageant?

The Drag Pageant can only accommodate a select number of contestants, and the roster is full.