UWM Drag Show an LGBT+ cultural celebration

The UWM Drag Show was a party on Feb. 24 at the Miller High Life Theatre. More than 1,800 people came from all around Wisconsin to take part in the experience.

Drag kings, drag queens and musical performers along with audience members participated in the 19th annual show, one of the largest in the Midwest. The LGBT Resource Center, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary, collaborated with the Campus Activities Board to facilitate the show.

2018 UWM Drag Show shines as one of largest in Midwest

Special guests this year included drag queen Jaidynn Diore Fierce, who was a contestant on season 7 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and Milwaukee musician Lex Allen.

All proceeds from the drag show, $1,350, were donated to benefit youth scholarships for the UWM Pride Discovery Camp.