ROCK HILL, S.C. — Part of Rock Hill will get a little more colorful toward the end of June, all in the name of LGBTQ+ pride.
Copper Dwelling + Design Mercantile is hosting the first-ever Rock Hill Pride Weekend from June 25-27. The weekend promises vendors, celebration, drag performances, and more. The weekend kicks off Friday evening with the 2021 Mr. and Ms. Rock Hill Pride Pageant, and concludes with a drag brunch on Sunday.
- Friday, June 25: The 2021 Mr. and Ms. Rock Hill Pride Pageant
- Where: Hideaway on East Baskins Road in Rock Hill
- Competitors register from 6 until 7 p.m., pageant starts at 8 p.m.
- Entry fee: $30
- Categories: Pride Presentation, Gown, On-Stage Question, Talent
- The winner receives $150 the night of the pageant, along with a crown and sash. Winners also will be booked during the festival on Saturday during the day, during the after-party show Saturday night, and during Buff Faye's Drag Brunch on Sunday. They also earn two bookings at Kounter the following year
- First alternate will receive $50 the night of the pageant
- Questions can be emailed to DJBearTrax@gmail.com
- Saturday, June 26:Outdoor Pride Festival
- Where: The Mercantile on West White Street in Rock Hill
- Time: 11 a.m. through 3 p.m.
- Featuring: Live music, drag queens, shaved ice, and vendors
- Saturday, June 26: Be You: Rock Hill Pride Party
- Times: Doors open at 6 p.m., drag show at 11 p.m.
- Where: Hideaway on East Baskins Road in Rock Hill
- Sunday, June 27: Buff Faye's Drag Brunch Pride Edition: Journey to Oz
- Where: Kounter on East Main Street in Rock Hill
- Times: Seating and food service at 11 a.m., show at noon
- Tickets can be bought online
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