RuPaul’s drag queens from Logo TV provided intros from lip-syncing to comedy before the main event hit the stage. Mo’Nique’s friend, Ivy, performed a rendition of her stand-up act before the Oscar-winning actress/comedian—looking much thinner—strutted out to the screaming crowd.
Mo’Nique said that she felt like “Diana Ross in Central Park in the Rain” before launching into a tirade on the Bible versus homosexuality. The comedian was clearly pro-LGBT, admiring her gay brothers for tackling anal sex. This was was a show for adults, with references to exploding blowjobs and a mouth that would make a sailor blush. She confessed that one of her young twins has a tendency to wear dresses and mentioned the support her family gives him.
She ended the show by performing a wedding ceremony marrying LGBT and drag-queen couples together on the stage; many onlookers had tears. For next year’s festivities keep your eyes on www.pridefest.com.
Among the many other performers at Pridefest were LeAnn Rimes, Chely Wright, Salt-n-Pepa and gay Israeli singer Ivri Lider.
Text and pictures by Jerry Nunn