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Dave & Buster's – the entertainment bar restaurant chain – is reportedly sponsoring an LGBTQ pride event that includes a "youth entertainers drag show." The controversial event has been criticized by many.
Dave & Buster's is known for entertainment, arcade games, and alcohol, but it is under fire for allegedly sponsoring a drag show event for children in Wisconsin.
The Libs of TikTok account noted: "Dave & Busters is sponsoring a pride event in Wisconsin where children will dress up in drag and perform a sexual-themed show as adults clap along and encourage them."
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Social media posts from the N.E.W. Pride organization appear to confirm the LGBT event featuring "youth entertainers drag show."
Friday's schedule for the N.E.W. Pride events is expected to be restricted to ages "21+," but there does not appear to be any age restriction for Saturday's LGBTQ events.
The website for N.E.W. Pride – previously known as "Rainbow Over Wisconsin" – states: "Rainbow Over Wisconsin was founded in 1996 with the goal to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites. Rainbow Over Wisconsin (ROW) produced many community events including Pride Alive, the ROW Gala, Pride Prom, and many others. Now, with a refreshed strategic direction that better serves Northeastern Wisconsin, ROW is becoming N.E.W. Pride."
According to social media posts from last year's N.E.W. Pride Alive event, small children engaged with drag queen performers.
The Dave & Buster's Twitter account had been blasted by commentators questioning the alleged sponsorship of the "youth entertainers drag show," but the arcade bar company had yet to respond to overwhelming criticism. A few have suggested a boycott of Dave & Buster's.
TheBlaze reached out for comment from Dave & Buster's regarding the "youth entertainers drag show," but did not receive a response by the time of publication.
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Six Flags – the national amusement park company – is presenting drag queen shows at several of its theme parks in honor of Pride month. One Six Flags amusement park is also showcasing a presentation about the history of Pride month.
The Six Flags Over Texas location is offering a "schedule of live entertainment and fun activities to celebrate Pride month," including eight drag shows for "all ages."
From the amusement park's website: "The 45-minute live show will make you laugh and clap as our PRIDE entertainers offer a first-of-its-kind show at Six Flags Over Texas. Local Drag Queen legend Salem Moon will emcee our Drag Show."
The site adds, "All content is rated PG and is considered to be family-friendly and inclusive for all ages. Anyone under 17 should consult with a parent or guardian if there is concern."
The amusement park will also offer a presentation about the history of Pride month.
"If you are interested in learning more about how the national PRIDE celebration began, then visit Crazy Horse Saloon to see a digital presentation on the TV screens," the site states.
There are also Pride events being held in June at the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California.
The park's website states: "Celebrate Pride Month at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom! Don’t miss the celebration that features delicious specialty food and beverage offerings, collection of Pride merchandise and an ALL NEW entertainment! Not to mention… Foam Cannons!"
The amusement park says, "Join us for a show unlike any other! Drag Queens across the Bay Area such as Drag Queen Margo will be hosting shows throughout the night!"
The Six Flags St. Louis location will have "live entertainment" by a troupe of drag queens known as the "Divas of the Grove."
Drag queen shows will also be held at Six Flags Great America in Illinois and Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey.
The Six Flags New England park in Massachusetts will be transformed into the "PRIDEmosphere," the Gateway Pundit reported.
"Being called the 'PRIDEmosphere,' the park will be completely transforming from its usual look," according to Explore Western Mass. "Instead, park-goers will be immersed in rainbow decor, balloons, rainbow street performers, interactive rainbow photo opportunities and more. Drummers, stilt walkers and balloon artist in rainbow attire will be present throughout the month of June, filling the park with their best Pride fashion. Musical performances that includes drag shows will also be taking place, according to Six Flags."
There are also Pride events scheduled at the Six Flags locations in Georgia, Maryland, and San Antonio, Texas.
Notably, the Six Flags locations in Mexico and Canada do not have any Pride events planned, according to the websites for the parks.
According to Six Flags, it is "the world’s largest regional theme park company with $1.4 billion of revenue in 2019 and 27 parks across North America."
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A pride parade was canceled and attendance at an associated event was limited to patrons age 21 and older over a Florida bill that would bar kids from sexual adult performances.
"After multiple meetings with city officials, it is with a heavy heart that Pride Alliance of the Treasure Coast has to announce that this weekend’s Pridefest will now be a 21 and older event," a notice on the organization's page said, in part.
The Treasure Coast Pridefest event took place at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center in Port St. Lucie Saturday after city officials and organizers came to an agreement, WPTV reported.
"We are obviously upset and dishearten[ed] that it has come to this," the organization also wrote, adding that they would soon be announcing a "family friendly Party in the Park" event "where our youth can celebrate who they are."
The "Protection of Children" bill, SB 1438, passed Florida's House April 19. It prohibits governmental entities from issuing permits for events that allow children at "adult live performances" and provides stiff penalties for venue licensees that are violation of it.
The bill, which Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is expected to sign, defines "adult live performances" as "any show, exhibition, or other presentation in front of a live audience which, in whole or in part, depicts or simulates nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or specific sexual activities ... lewd conduct, or the lewd exposure of prosthetic or imitation genitals or breasts."
Though the bill does not contain the word "drag," its opponents, like the ACLU of Florida, say it is a "blatant attempt to erase drag performers and silence the LGBTQ+ community."
"Nothing in our legislation would limit a pride parade," Florida House Rep. John Snyder (R) told WPBF. Snyder reportedly told the outlet the bill has nothing to do with drag shows and the Treasure Coast Pridefest annual event would not have had to change anything.
"What we're focused on is a common sense approach, standing up for the protection and innocence of our children," Rep. Snyder said.
"This is the one date a year where they can go out and just openly be themselves," Pridefest organizer and performer Shelita Taylor told WPBF ahead of the event.
"And it's been all taken away because of bigotry and hate."
Watch WPBF's coverage of Treasure Coast Pridefest below.
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