On International Drag Day, West Hollywood introduced its first-ever drag laureate.
On International Drag Day on Sunday, West Hollywood introduced its first-ever drag laureate.She was unanimously picked to enhance the presence and appreciation of drag culture and arts in West Hollywood."My goal is to empower more and more drag artists in the city of West Hollywood to spread their wings," she said at the ceremony. "This is the moment the world is watching drag free itself from the shadows. As drag artists, this is the moment to challenge ourselves.
Pickle will also be an ambassador for the city, celebrating the qualities of West Hollywood and doing community outreach.
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