Inside ‘Love Is a Drag’ a night where drag performers radically embraced queer joy in Alabama

Alabama is embracing queer joy! Yes, even in this economy.

Recently Central Alabama Pride and Beyond the Rainbow Productions teamed up for an incredible night of drag performances, community togetherness, and a radical rejection of anti-LGBTQ+ hate for their event Love Is a Drag: A Celebration of Art, Expression, and Resilience.

It was an unforgettable night filled with incredible drag performances from queens including National Entertainer of the Year Genesis and RuPaul’s Drag Raceseason 17 star Kori King. The energy was crackling with a profound sense of community. It wasn’t just a drag show, it was a bold, unapologetic celebration of the resilience of our community but a celebration of art and queer love.

That it was taking place in Alabama was particularly poignant at a time when that community, like many others around the nation, is facing an onslaught of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. This night was created as a political statement in direct defiance of that as well as “a reminder that no matter the political climate, the LGBTQ+ community will continue to take up space, celebrate its identity, and lift each other through creativity and expression,” according to the event’s press release.

"Drag is an art form that has always been rooted in resilience,” said Josh Coleman, President of Central Alabama Pride. It’s about celebrating who we are, telling our stories, and creating spaces where authenticity thrives. In the face of adversity, events like this remind us of our strength, our unity, and our unwavering commitment to visibility."

Keep scrolling for a peek into the incredible night’s events.