Southern IL Pride Spectacular!

Kick off Pride month with Pride in Action, Southern Il's debut of the 2024 Southern Il Pride Royalty Court, featuring the phenomenal talent of drag race alumni A'keria Chanel Davenport!

A’keria has been featured on RuPaul's Drag Race season 11 and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 6. She also holds several pageant titles including Miss International Vogue 2017 and Miss Black Universe 2017.

Special guest Noah Mazzeratie Steele is Mr. Missouri's Entertainer of the Year, 2023-24. Other titles include Metro East Pride King 2022, Mr. Pride St. Louis 2017, and Mr. Star City 2016. Noah rounds out a cast of local drag royalty including former Miss Gay USofA and 6+ time title holder Blanche DuBois; 13+ time title holder and former Miss Continental Jodie Santana; Miss Southern Il Pride Queen 2023 Leiyana Santana; and former Miss Gay Southern Il Jasmine Cavalli.

VIP tickets include a meet and greet with A'keria C. Davenport, featuring light refreshments and swag. General Admission tickets for $25 are preferred seating.

Join this star-studded cast to welcome in the new Southern Il Pride Royalty Court!

Pride Spectacular! is Saturday, June 8. The Varsity Bar and dors open at 6, with the VIP meet and greet beginning at 6:30. The show begins at 7:30. Tickets are VIP $35, General Admission $25, General Admission: $15. Must be 18+ to enter.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Varsity Center, 418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, United States