History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years of being the proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, is proud to present “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers,” in honor of PRIDE Month (June 2022). This exciting and interactive free experience at Galleria Fort Lauderdale will pay tribute to the drag community who tirelessly entertain and support philanthropic endeavors. The retrospective kicks off with an official Stonewall PRIDE Month event celebration on Tuesday, May 31, at 6 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale featuring a special pioneer presentation, an opportunity to meet the pioneers and surprise guest performances.
Six drag pioneers – South Florida’s own Nikki Adams, Tiffany Arieagus, Cathy Craig, Daisy Deadpetals, Electra and Latrice Royale – who, based on their longevity, entrepreneurship, roles on local television and international fame – will be spotlighted. Images from the past and present, plus videos, costumes and artifacts will be shared to highlight their success. A photo wall of fame will showcase many other amazing local performers who currently grace the stages in bars, nightclubs, casinos and theater productions.
“History Fort Lauderdale is thrilled to pay homage to these endearing, enthralling and larger-than-life personalities who make our community a more colorful, creative and inclusive place to live and visit,” said Patricia Zeiler, executive director of History Fort Lauderdale. “The LGBT+ community has been dedicated supporters of and contributors to the vibrant fabric of Fort Lauderdale’s world-class arts scene and we’re excited to celebrate their contributions during PRIDE month and beyond.”
“I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers is sponsored, to date, by Our Fund, HotSpots Media Group, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, OutClique and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.
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Latrice Royale will be one of the drag pioneers spotlighted in History Fort Lauderdale’s PRIDE Month interactive exhibit
“I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” running June 1 – 30 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale.
A special Stonewall PRIDE Kick Off celebration will take place on May 31, 6 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
to launch the exhibit opening. Photo credit: Just Toby! @justtobyme
Highlights of Daisy Deadpetals’ career will be on display as part of History Fort Lauderdale’s PRIDE Month interactive exhibit
“I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” running June 1 – 30 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale.
A special Stonewall PRIDE Kick Off celebration will take place on May 31, 6 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
to launch the exhibit opening. Photo credit: Just Toby! @justtobyme
