On June 3rd, Philadelphia made a grand entrance into Pride Month by setting a new Guinness World Record for the highest number of attendees at a drag queen story time reading.
A crowd of 263 people gathered on Saturday for a special event organized by the Philadelphia Gay News and sponsored by VisitPhilly. The event featured a series of drag performers who captivated the audience by reading from beloved children’s books.
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Brittany Lynn, a talented performer known for organizing a variety of Drag Queen Story Time events in the Philadelphia area, took on the role of emcee for the record-breaking attempt at the National Constitution Center. With great enthusiasm, she kicked off the event as the first reader of the morning.
Brittany Lynn, a prominent drag performer, LGBTQ+ activist, and literacy advocate, took on the role of emcee for the event. The lineup included talented performers such as Aurora, Icon Ebony Fierce, Athena Chanteuse, and Morgan Wells. The lively event was a celebration of pride and showcased the incredible talents of these individuals. The Visit Philly Twitter account shared a photo from the event, capturing the vibrant atmosphere. #pride pic.twitter.com/mbWCkU9kHY — Visit Philly (@visitphilly) June 1, 2024
An adjudicator from Guinness World Records was present to confirm the crowd’s size, and VisitPhilly later announced the successful record on social media.
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