“Drag performers in Illinois and their supporters are fighting back against the paranoia-fueled narratives and showing how their work is good, clean, family fun,” writes Ted Slowik.
Thank you for supporting our journalism. This article is available exclusively for our subscribers, who help fund our work at the Chicago Tribune.Drag artist Ginger Ambrosia performs at the Witch-O-Rama market Sunday at Blue Island Beer Co.
“Currently if this show was happening in Florida I could be arrested,” drag artist The Dommm told the crowd after performing during the monthly Witch-O-Rama market at Blue Island Beer Co. “Did anything we did today seem arrest worthy?”Drag artist Ginger Ambrosia interacts with children Sunday while performing at Blue Island Beer Co.
“Make some noise for all of the parents in the audience for doing an amazing job,” The Dommm told the crowd.Sunday’s performance in Blue Island kicked off Pride Month, during which members of the LGBTQ community celebrate their right to exist without persecution. Sunday’s event featured more than 30 vendors. Some sold tacos or other food. Guests sipped beer or other drinks as they roamed tents displaying crystals, dream catchers and various forms of alchemy.Mascio’s Instagram handle is TheMamaSweetz, and The Dommm praised her during acknowledgments at the end of Sunday’s performance.
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