[Editor’s note: Rhode Island Pride announced late yesterday that it’s postponing PrideFest, Illuminated Night Parade and other June events, due to COVID-19. New dates are yet to be announced. “The Board came to this decision collectively in the interest of public health and our community,” states their press release. Til then, RI Pride will continue holding “virtual gatherings,” including:]
Tonight, Rhode Island Pride is hosting a live digital drag benefit to raise funds for its COVID-19 Emergency Food and Supplies Drive.
So far through RI Pride’s program, over 50 RI Pride volunteers have clocked in over 513 volunteer hours purchasing and delivering groceries and basic home supplies to over 1,417 individuals and more than 760 families in need across 19 cities and towns in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Supporting these efforts are some $38,832 in donations as of April 2. And the need goes on… (Click here for more on how to contribute or request a delivery.)
You can help RI Pride’s efforts by tuning in to the show this evening, Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m. Just go to Rhode Island Pride’s Facebook page, Events, #STAYHOME: Live Digital Drag Benefit. You can make a donation by clicking on the Tickets link. And you can also text #stayhome to 44321 during the show to donate.
Hosted by MX. Gay RI 2019 Pulp and MX. Trans RI 2019 Semi Sweet, the evening’s performers include Sasha Stone, Onyx, Complete Destruction, Kira Stone, Ally P. Sha, Kelly Square, Ladiva Jonz, Assa Sination, Concepcion, Sheik and Viza D. Kein … plus word has it surprises are in store.
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