The show will go on after drag performer’s wardrobe malfunction at Pride in Colorado
A wardrobe malfunction nearly banned Pride celebrations from a town in Colorado. But organizers’ apology saved the day, allowing future shows to go on — with a promise that performers’ costumes will stay firmly in place.
The malfunction occurred during a drag performance at the county fairgrounds on Aug. 27 at the PrideFest in Castle Rock, McClatchy News previously reported. While she was doing an aerial acrobatic act, a drag queen’s clothing slipped and exposed her silicone breast plate and fake nipple.
The slip roused up criticism from Republican Douglas County Commissioner George Teal. However, the three commissioners on the county board decided they would work it out with organizers after they gave a detailed apology.
Republican commissioner Lora Thomas wrote on Twitter Tuesday, Sept. 13, that the board agreed to work with Castle Rock PrideFest on future events.
Commissioners released a statement that said they directed staff to continue working with Castle Rock Pride, saying any future events they hold at the Douglas County Fairgrounds must be “family-friendly, consistent with their goal, and within the community guidelines they have proposed.”
The statement also said the performer whose costume malfunctioned wouldn’t be allowed back at future events held at the fairgrounds.
This story was originally published September 14, 2022 at 5:49 PM with the headline "The show will go on after drag performer’s wardrobe malfunction at Pride in Colorado."
