A pair of drag queens entered a small Pennsylvania town peacefully on Saturday after hundreds of residents campaigned to shut down their show for allegedly violating anti-pornography laws.
The show continued after conservatives in Millersburg, Penn., a Susquehanna River village of just 2,541, erupted last month when local group Pride in the Valley announced a “Drag Dinner” fundraiser at a storefront coffee shop.
“We think it’s great, we’ll come again,” said attendee Nancy Rose who came from Sacramento, Pa. to the event, where a potentially failed protest appeared outside the Peace of Mind Cafe.
Drag queens Sarabesque and Sedusa were named the “disgusting entertainers” at the $25 adults-only bash at the 34-seat lunchroom on Millersburg’s main street.
Three days later, anonymous opponents launched an online petition demanding a “visual barrier” to block the cafe’s plate-glass windows during the gender-bending act, citing a local ordinance that prohibits any “presentation that is pornographic” where children can see it.
“The content of a drag show is inherently sexual and has no business being exhibited to minors in Millersburg or anywhere else,” the petition — which garnered 773 signatures — read.
“Not in this community!” wrote petition signer Jason Morrison.
A pair of drag queens entered a small town in Pennsylvania on Saturday after hundreds of residents campaigned to shut down their show for allegedly violating anti-pornography laws. Rod Lamkey – CNP
“Take your sick and bankrupt social agenda.”
On Dec. 20, opponents faced off at a hastily called Millersburg County Council meeting — where boosters claimed cross-dressing was a high art form and critics condemned it as a sign of societal decay.
“Will you send a petition to Shakespeare?” demanded Pride in the Valley Organizer Heather Holloway, reported local news station WGAL Harrisburg.
“This is a battle between good and evil,” replied an unidentified resident.
The show went on after a conservative in Millersburg, Penn., a Susquehanna River village with a population of just 2,541. Rod Lamkey – CNP
After an hour of debate, the six-member council voted 4-2 to let the show go ahead without a screen being needed.
The win prompted Pride in the Valley to book three additional Drag Dinner seatings on Saturday and Sunday, all of which were sold out.
Protest leader Steven Blayer, pastor of nearby Hillside Christian Fellowship, said he accepted the council’s decision.
“Just because other places allow this type of show, doesn’t mean Millersburg has to,” Blayer told the Citizen-Standard weekly newspaper.
Drag queens Sarabesque and Sedusa were named the “disgusting entertainers” at the $25 adults-only bash at the 34-seat lunchroom on Millersburg’s main street. Google
“But I feel very happy when our community comes together with disagreements and leaves in the spirit of peace.”
Peace of Mind Cafe owner Krystle Shearer told The Post she was glad the event went off without a hitch.
“I really love this community,” he said.
“Everyone is welcome, it’s okay to disagree.”
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