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Liberation Pride Pageant
Factory InternationalWater Street
Thu 27 Aug · 20:00
About this event
The runway is calling. The lights are low. The stakes are high. Step into the fierce, high-glam world of the Liberation Pride Pageant, where bold artistry, raw attitude, and unstoppable charisma collide. This is not just a competition—it’s a battle for the crown. dramatice qweenz. One stage. A room full of energy, glamour, and unapologetic pride. Expect killer performances, jaw-dropping runway looks, and pure drag energy as the next POC Drag Superstar rises from the shadows to claim their throne. And this night carries even more power… The pageant will also mark the official launch of Liberation Pride — formerly Black Pride MCR. A legacy reborn. A new era begins. Louder, prouder, and fiercer than ever. The crowd will feel it. The judges will see it. The crown is waiting. Who will step up… and take it?
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