Yuengling and Drag Show Organizer Release Statement Following Backlash
On Friday, The Gateway Pundit reported that renowned beer brand Yuengling is sponsoring a venue hosting a drag show, which will be held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, as part of Pride month celebrations.
The event, promoted as “Draggin’ with the Divas” and set to occur on Friday, June 30th.
“Need your drag fix before our iconic Musikfest Drag Show? Well, the queens return to Musikfest Cafe pres. by Yuengling on June 30th! Close out Pride Month with a FIERCE show,” the announcement on the festival’s social media read.
After receiving negative feedback, the caption was changed on Thursday to exclude Yuengling as the sponsor.
TGP reported that ArtsQuest’s ticket policy states that “all persons entering a venue,
