About this Event
We are excited to announce three unique events coming to the Tri-Lakes to kick off Pride Month in 2026.
On Monday, June 1st, we will be helping the Palace Theatre in Lake Placid celebrate their 100th anniversary with a screening of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar followed by a panel discussion and question and Answer period with established pageant queens from around the country. - MOVIE BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 7PM, PANEL DISCUSSION TO BEGIN ~9PM - Palace Theatre (2430 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946)
On Tuesday, June 2nd, we will be hosting a presentation and panel discussion at the Saranac Lake Free Library entitled “Afternoon “Tea” – A presentation and discussion of the history of female illusion performance.” We’ll be touching on topics from within the Adirondacks, the North Country, nationally and internationally. There will be a brief question and answer period at this event as well. - PANEL DISCUSSION TO BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 4PM - Saranac Lake Free Library, Cantwell Room (109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983)
On Tuesday, June 2nd, in the evening, we will be presenting a classic cabaret style drag show at the Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake. Allowing folks to see some of what was discussed in both panels/question and answer sessions brought to life on stage. - SHOWTIME, 6:30PM SHARP - Pendragon Theatre (56 Woodruff St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983)
The queens assembled are:
Andora TeTee – Miss Gay America 2019
Alvion Darnell Davenport – Miss Continental Plus 2024
Katie D. Lite – Miss Nationz Plus 2024
Your moderator and host will be Saranac Lake local and Miss Gay Mid-Atlantic America 2025 Victoria Bohmore.
These are just their most recent titles. Each queen has held multiple titles regionally and nationally. They are the best, brightest and some of the most talented drag artists/female illusionists in the country.
Thank you to our sponsors! Without their support we would not be able to host these exciting event!
Grand Slam Sponsors: Adirondack Diversity Initiative and Weekender Hotels
Triple Play Sponsors: Planned Parenthood of the North Country New York, Plattsburgh Sourdough Company, The Belvedere Restaurant, Megan Elizabeth Photography
Double Play Sponsors: Jordanna Mallach
Single Play Sponsors: Tupper Arts, The Adiondack Community Foundation, North Country Public Radio, Can Am Rugby, The Knitting Ewe, The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Artists Cellar, Hex & Hop, and Empire Merchants North
We hope that you will join us in supporting one, two or all three events by attending given your availability. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact George Connelly at (301) 481-5523 or via email at [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main Street, Saranac Lake, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 28.52
