Durango Pride Hosts Virtual Pride Celebration

For most Pride events throughout the country, virtual experiences for the year are the only option. The Durango Pride community, with the help of Scarlett Sandoval, is hosting virtual events throughout the weekend to celebrate Pride month through the pandemic. Digital Durango Pride may be different, but with many events lined up, it’s sure to live up to expectation. 

Most of Durango Pride’s events will be live-streamed through Scarlett Sandoval’s YoutTube channel. The events kick off the night of Friday, June 26 with a Zoom Digital Dance Party at 8 p.m. Hosted by DJ Swerve, the music will last until 10 p.m. as a way to kick off the Pride celebration. Stay up-to-date by checking the Facebook event for more details. 

Saturday, June 27 is when the real party begins. Durango Pride has put together multiple events to make sure the celebration continues. Kicking off at 6 p.m., guest speakers will be streaming through Scarlett Sandoval’s Youtube channel. The speakers include Trennie & Precious Collins and Edward B Box III with Southwest Rainbow Youth, Jennifer Strucka-Benally with 4 Corners Rainbow Youth Center, and Jude Harrison with 4STAR – 4 Corners Support for Transgender people, Allies, and Relatives. Following the speakers at 7 p.m. will be Rainbow Youth Hour hosted by 4 Corners Rainbow Youth Center.

Eight p.m. that evening is when the show really begins, as Durango Pride has put together a multitude of performers for the Drag Show. The performers include Charlize Darrwyn, Salacious Conduct, DDylilah, Aria PrettyOne, Aluna Del Ray, Toffee Fae, Ramona Cabrona, ElectriX Cute, Mary Quinn, Kate McLachlan, Elliot Weber, and special guest Nicole Hall from HBO’s We’re Here.

All events are completely free and open to all ages. To stay up-to-date, Durango Pride recommends subscribing to Scarlett Sandoval’s Youtube channel to that you don’t  to miss any of the wonderful events lined-up this year in Durango.