Protests arose in Sherman, Texas after a local church hosted a drag event. The First United Methodist Church played host to the May 13 event called “Pride Prom,” which was later moved from nearby Pecan Grove Park. Organized by Grayson County Pride, the event promised to include “open mic karaoke” and a family-friendly drag show. The church prides itself on being inclusive, claiming to welcome “non-conformists and traditionalists, those recovering from addictions, those still battling addictions, and those whose challenges take other forms.”

Details around the event prompted a response from local activist group Protect Texas Kids, which posted to Twitter calling for a protest against the “kid-friendly” event. The virtual flyer included slogans such as “Drag shows are NEVER for kids,” with an updated version noting the event’s change of venue to First United Methodist. The group posted photos and videos taken outside the church showing kids entering, as well as footage of drag queens and an attendee wearing a furry costume.

Counter-protestors also turned up, including individuals affiliated with Catholic advocacy group The New Columbia Movement, who displayed a flag stating, “DEFEND PURITY, REJECT PERVERSION” while holding a rosary. Eyewitnesses reported police escorting drag performers and furry attendees around the church, which further angered some attendees inside protesting the event with biblically based messages on their signs.

Protests arose in Sherman, Texas after a local church hosted a drag event. The First United Methodist Church played host to the May 13 event called “Pride Prom,” which was later moved from nearby Pecan Grove Park. Organized by Grayson County Pride, the event promised to include “open mic karaoke” and a family-friendly drag show. The church prides itself on being inclusive, claiming to welcome “non-conformists and traditionalists, those recovering from addictions, those still battling addictions, and those whose challenges take other forms.”
Details around the event prompted a response from local activist group Protect Texas Kids, which posted to Twitter calling for a protest against the “kid-friendly” event. The virtual flyer included slogans such as “Drag shows are NEVER for kids,” with an updated version noting the event’s change of venue to First United Methodist. The group posted photos and videos taken outside the church showing kids entering, as well as footage of drag queens and an attendee wearing a furry costume.
Counter-protestors also turned up, including individuals affiliated with Catholic advocacy group The New Columbia Movement, who displayed a flag stating, “DEFEND PURITY, REJECT PERVERSION” while holding a rosary. Eyewitnesses reported police escorting drag performers and furry attendees around the church, which further angered some attendees inside protesting the event with biblically based messages on their signs.

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