All-ages drag shows Archives - Northwest Public Broadcasting

In biggest turnout in ten years, Richland citizens fill city council meeting to speak out against drag show harassment

By Johanna Bejarano April 20, 2023

A record number of people attended the Richland City Council regular meeting to continue discussion about holding family-friendly drag events in Tri-Cities. Criticism of children's access to drag events has led to demonstrations, vandalism and threats in Pasco and Richland. Read More

Drag show protests throughout Tri-Cities lead to death threat, vandalism — Part Three

By Johanna Bejarano April 11, 2023

After supporters and protesters demonstrated for and against family-friendly drag shows in the Tri-Cities, the Emerald of Siam restaurant in Richland received a threatening envelope. Read More

Tri-Cities citizens urge city council members to keep children from drag shows – Part Two

By Johanna Bejarano April 11, 2023

All ages drag shows support and protests in Richland.

Supporters and protesters outside of The Emerald of Siam in Richland. (Credit: Johanna Bejarano / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 1:52) Read Drag shows in the Tri-Cities have come under protest. Some […]Read More

Drag shows face protests in the Tri-Cities – Part One

By Johanna Bejarano April 9, 2023

Demostrations against all-ages drag shows events in Pasco.

Protesters in Pasco and concerned citizens in Richland want to limit children's access to drag shows. Business owners and performers defend the all-ages events. Read More