The Busch Gardens Williamsburg theme park in Virginia is gearing up to host its annual Pride Day event on July 26, promoting it as a family-friendly celebration.
The event will feature performances by drag queens billed as LGBTQ+ stars, with shows scheduled for 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. in the Abbey Stone Theatre.
All performances are included with regular park admission, and the event description highlights performers including Jennifer Warner, Just Jasmin, Sabrina Lawrence, Celestia Cox, and others.
The park describes the shows as dazzling family-friendly displays of feel-good fun, encouraging guests to let loose and dance in their seats.
The announcement has drawn criticism from parents who are questioning the appropriateness of drag performances at a family-oriented theme park.
The park has held similar events in previous years, often partnering with local LGBTQ+ organizations and promoting them as inclusive celebrations open to all guests.
Busch Gardens has disabled comments on its social media posts promoting the event following significant online backlash.
