About this Event
2nd Annual Miss Gulf Coast Equality Pageant
Join Gulf Coast Equality for the 2nd Annual Miss Gulf Coast Equality Pageant on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. Come enjoy an exciting afternoon celebrating talent, elegance, and the art of drag!
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Doors Open: 12:00 PM
Pageant Begins: 1:00 PM
Honoring Miss Gulf Coast Equality 2025: Alexa Avery
Hosted By: Catastrophe Knight
Location: Ocean Springs Civic Center
3730 Bienville Boulevard
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Ticket Prices:
Advance Online Tickets:
· Get your tickets in advance and save!
· General Admission: $15
· VIP Seating (First Two Rows): $25
Tickets at the Door:
· General Admission: $30
· VIP Seating (First Two Rows): $40
Official Prize Package:
Winner:
- Crown and Sash
- Plaque
- Flowers from Deen’s 15th Street Florist
- $500 Check from Gulf Coast Equality
- Three Bookings at Sipps ($125 Each)
- Two Bookings at Just Us Lounge ($100 Each)
- Booking at The Gulf Coast Equality Casa Christmas Brunch
- Photo Shoot with Lana O’Day ($250 Value)
- Jewelry Set
First Alternate:
- Plaque
- Flowers from Deen’s 15th Street Florist
- Booking with Catastrophe and Company
- One Booking at Sipps ($100)
Talent Winner:
- Two Paid Bookings with Lexis Redd D’Ville at The Werks Drag Brunch - The White Pillars
Gown Winner:
- One Booking with Catastrophe and Company
People’s Choice Award:
Show your support for your favorite contestant! Each contestant will have a donation box at the ticket table. Place a donation in the box of the contestant you want to support.
At the end of the event, the contestant who receives the most donations will win the People’s Choice Award and split the total winnings 50/50 with Gulf Coast Equality.
Support your favorite contestant while helping Gulf Coast Equality continue its mission in our community. Every donation makes a difference!
Meet Our 2026 Judges:
Eric Dahm
Kaylee Bradshaw
Britney Marks
Derek Christopherson
Dominique DeLorean
Tabulator: Gia Malone
Contestants Wanted!
Are you ready to take the stage? We are looking for contestants to compete in the 2nd Annual Miss Equality Pageant!
For Contestant Information and the Registration Form, visit:
https://www.gulfcoastequalitycouncil.org/pageantinformation
Help Us Make the Prize Package Even Bigger!
Gulf Coast Equality is seeking donations to support our winner's prize package. Businesses and individuals who contribute will be recognized at the event. Your generosity helps us make this pageant an unforgettable experience for our contestants.
To Donate or Learn More, Contact:
Gulf Coast Equality: [email protected]
Alexa Avery: [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
Ocean Springs Civic Center, 3730 Bienville Boulevard, Ocean Springs, United States
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