Brooklyn LGBT Pride Festival 2017

I had a wonderful time and was thrilled and honored to be a part of the annual Brooklyn Pride Parade and Festival on Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York on June 10, 2017.  Had a best time ever with City Council Member Carlos Menchaca, NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, New York State Assembly Member and Speaker of the House Carl E. Heastie, friends from Stonewall Democrats and many others.

 

Queens Museum Exhibits LGBT Culture

Queens, one of the five boroughs of New York City explored its role in LGBT History of the City with an amazing exhibit at the Queens Museum with a gala opening night reception on June 9, 2017 that I was honored to be a part of.  The exhibit is called The Lavender Line: Coming Out in Queens."  Many of the pieces on display came from the personal archives of City Council Member Danny Dromm, who founded the Queens Pride Parade 25 years ago.  I had a wonderful time with former Senator Tom Duane, Michael Mallon, dancers from SALGA (South Asian Lesbian/Gay Association) and Caribbean Pride and many others.

Queens LGBT Pride 25th Anniversary

I had the best time ever performing on the main-stage and marching in the 25th Annual Queens Pride Parade and Festival in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York on June 4,2017.  I was thrilled and honored to share the stage with the legendary Lisa Lisa of Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam whose original disco song "Can You Feel the Beat" and "I Wonder If I Take You Home" have become classics.  I marched in the parade with my dear friends from The Imperial Court of NY, City Council Members Danny Droum and Jimmy Van Bramer, and New York Comptroller and Grand Marshall Tom DiaNapoli.  

 

The East is Red - House of Ninja

It was a spectacular and exciting evening as I made my special appearance at The East Is Red: A Dance Odyssey and dance theater production created by Paris Hairston which depicts the fantasy creation of The House that Willi Ninja Built.  The event took place at Lucky Cheng's Drag Queen Show Cabaret, Restaurant and Bar at 605 West 48th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City on 5/17/2017.  The show was hosted by dear friend and fierce famous diva Appolonia Cruz.  I had a blast with Ryan Wolowski of MTV Viacom, Ito Nokichimo, Samara Riviera, Jose Luis Bucheli Moreira, Ismael Negrillo, Albert Crocas Pena, Tiara and many others.

 

AIDS Walk New York 2017

On Sunday, May 21st I was honored to work at the annual AIDS Walk New York.  Me and many of my friends from the Imperial Court of NY including Miriam Makada, Annemarie Licini-Paris, Tatyana Monet, Sugar B Real, Caroline Loevner and Beu - the famous therapy dog, Summer Strand with her Chihuahua April Moon, Michael Perez and many others including Billy Little as Prince, were stationed at the third quarter point in the march to greet marchers and give refreshments and encouragement.  In its over 30 years, AIDS Walk New York has inspired nearly 890,000 people to walk and millions more to donate, raising nearly $150 million to combat HIV and AIDS. The funds raised at the event remain a vital lifeline sustaining the prevention, care, and advocacy programs for the thousands of men, women, and families affected by the disease in the tri-state area.

 

Trans Pride in Connecticut

I had the best time as a performer at the Trans Day/Night of Celebration and Connecticut Pride After-Party at the state's most exciting dance lounge and nightclub,  Trevi Lounge, at 584 Kings Highway Cutoff, in Fairfield, Connecticut on 5/20/17. It was so great spending time with dear friend and comedian / artist Francis Sisco aka Trans Fran Sicso who hosted and also performed.  I adored meeting the handsome and talented comedian JC Best, one of the hosts of Trans Talk Radio.

 

Pets in Dresses, Men without Shirts

I was thrilled to be a part of an evening of glamor, couture and high fashion where the superstar models who sashayed down the runway wearing stylish outfits were dogs and other critters that included cats, ferrets, turtles, bearded dragons, rabbits, hamsters, a pet chicken named Lady Gaga and my new dear pet Rocky, a Russian tortoise, who recently followed my home from the NY Metro Reptile Expo.  The annual fashion event was called Wow Wow Ugarte Pet Fashion Gala and it took place at the Toyota Ballroom at 645 11th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City on 4/29/2017. The night showcased the original creations of pet fashion designer Kevin Ugarte who introduced his 2018 line that included casual wear, elegant evening wear and elaborate fantasy costumes. A highlight of the evening featured a bevy of muscular male physique models who, along with Ugarte, strutted the runway sans-shirts walking large dogs. This special treat was done to promote the Hunks for Hounds calendar that includes hot photos of the fellows and dogs and raises funds for Philadoptables, a pet adoption organization in Philadelphia PA. URBAN ANIMALS host Tony Sawicki took to the stage wearing an Arabian Nights costume and holding a 7 foot yellow albino snake named Balboa.  I had a blast with Summer Strand, Rich Johnson (The Dog Show), Stacey McCosky, Robbyne Kaamil, models Zamueth Sosa and Andrew Joseph and many others.

Bonnets On! Easter Parade!

In my Easter Bonnet, with all the frills upon it, I felt like the most lovely Lady in the Easter Parade.  I loved celebrating Spring and Easter strutting down famous Fifth Avenue with all my dear friends at the traditional annual New York City Easter Parade on April 16, 2017.

 

Scottish Fun at Tartan Parade

I had a wonderful time celebrating my lineage with dear friend Ryan MacDougal Wolowski of Viacom MTV at the 19th annual New York Tartan Day Parade on April 8, 2017 on 6th Avenue in New York City.  It was tons of bagpipes, plaid and men in kilts at the event celebrates Scottish and Scottish-American culture and heritage.  We loved meeting the Grand Marshal of this year's march, Tommy Flanagan of the hit TV series Sons of Anarchy and the film Gladiator.  We also had a blast with our other Scottish friends including Rugby star Ken Brice, The Kilted Yogis and the Scottish Terriers and West Highland Terriers.