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Chicago-based performer Priscilla Rock performs for the crowd during the River City Pride Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2024 on the Peoria riverfront. Hundreds packed the Peoria riverfront for drags shows, musical acts, art, food and community resources for the annual event.
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Drag artist Zoe Meltdown from Decatur poses for the crowd during a performance Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the River City Pride Festival on the Peoria riverfront.
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Shahala DeBosco of Peoria, dressed as furry character Elina, attracts some attention during the River City Pride Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2024 on the Peoria riverfront.
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Drag king Max E. Pad sports a giant pompadour hairstyle for an Elvis-inspired show Saturday, July 20, 2024 during the River City Pride Festival on the Peoria riverfront.
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Drag performer DeCevia Mann accepts a tip from a fan during the Drag Show Wars at the River City Pride Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2024 on the Peoria riverfront.
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Drag performer Portia Lynn Snaps strikes a pose during her performance in the Drag Show Wars at the River City Pride Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2024 on the Peoria riverfront.
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A drag performer adds to her handfuls of cash with a tip from a fan during a show at the River City Pride Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2024 on the Peoria riverfront.
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A rainbow umbrella shields a spectator from the sun during the Drag Wars show at the River City Pride Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2024 on the Peoria riverfront.
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Drag queen Portia Lynn Snaps tosses her hat into the crowd for the finale of her second performance during the River City Pride Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2024 on the Peoria riverfront.
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Decked out in cowgirl hats and feather boas, friends Haley Dunn, left, of Germantown Hills and Sammi Williams of Metamora chat as they wait in line for refreshments during the annual River City Pride Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2024 on the Peoria riverfront.
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Chicago-based performer Priscilla Rock strikes a pose for the finale of her drag show during the River City Pride Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2024 on the Peoria riverfront.
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A drag performer dances during the Drag Wars show at the River City Pride Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2024 on the Peoria riverfront.
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Charlie, right, and Oscar, middle, share a laugh as Oscar’s partner Naeveh scans her cellphone during a quiet moment under the Gateway Building on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the River City Pride Festival on the Peoria riverfront.
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