An “all-ages” drag show set to be held in Forsyth County, Georgia was canceled on Monday after facing ongoing backlash for appearing to target children.
The event’s organizer, who performs as a drag queen under the name Mrs. Ivana, promoted the event in March through a flyer from his Facebook page. The flyer read that the show was intended to be “A Family Fun Show” for all ages at Seaxton Hall on April 23 and feature “face painting, kids dance off and more.”
The event was the latest drag show to receive backlash, as around the country a debate about the appropriateness of children at drag event ensues. Although “Mrs. Ivana” stated that the event drew positive feedback with over 150 tickets sold. The event, according to its ticket website, was canceled with intentions to issue refunds to attendees.
Georgia Republican Rep. Rich McKormick publicly criticized the event and announced a counter “Forsyth Family Fun Day” to be held at the same time as the drag event.
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“I will not sit idly – at home or in Washington – when radical individuals or organizations attempt to target and indoctrinate our children. In response to the lewd drag queen performance next weekend, I am hosting this event as a constructive, healthy alternative for families,” McKormick tweeted on Monday.
After the drag show’s cancelation, McKormick confirmed that his event will still take place.
When the drag show starting garnering attention on Thursday, Forsyth County officials insisted that, despite the drag show planning to take place in a county facility, the county itself does not endorse the event.
“Forsyth County, as a matter of policy, offers certain County facilities for rent by private parties and groups. So long as those persons or groups provide a completed application, pay applicable fees, and submit a damage deposit, the County allows such parties to rent County facilities. If a…
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