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Drag bingo to raise funds for Vernon Pride

Kelowna drag queen Freida Whales will be hosting drag bingo at the Schubert Centre Friday, July 5
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Kelowna drag queen Freida Whales will be hosting a drag bingo fundraiser in Vernon in support of Vernon Pride Friday, July 5, 2024.

An evening of laugh-out-loud entertainment for a good cause is on the agenda in Vernon.

Kelowna drag queen Freida Whales is set to host a 19-plus drag bingo event, with proceeds going to an organization that advocates for 2SLGBTQIA people in the community. 

The Drag Bingo fundraiser by Whalemade Productions goes Friday, July 5 in the Emerald Room at the Schubert Centre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the bingo starts at 7 p.m.

Funds raised from the event will go to the Vernon Pride Society, which is preparing to host its pride week Aug. 7 to 13. 

Tickets for the event are $30, which is good for four rounds of bingo. People are also encouraged to bring cash for a raffle and a 50/50 draw. 

"We have so many fantastic donations for y’all to win!" reads an event poster. "Come out and play for a good cause!"

The event is for people ages 19 and up ,and seating is on a first come basis. 

To purchase tickets, click here

 



Brendan Shykora

About the Author: Brendan Shykora

I started at the Morning Star as a carrier at the age of 8. In 2019 graduated from the Master of Journalism program at Carleton University.
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