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Red Sox Host Drag Show and Pride Night First Pitch to Amplify LGBTQ+ Representation

Organizers said drag performances followed by ceremonial first pitches aim to boost LGBTQ+ visibility through the team’s established Pride Night tradition.

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Overview

  • Monday’s Pride Night opened with a drag show staged inside Fenway Park to kick off the club’s annual celebration of LGBTQ+ pride.
  • Drag performers and representatives of LGBTQ+ advocacy groups took part in the ceremonial first pitch to showcase the Red Sox’s push for visibility in sports.
  • The stadium announcer said the activities underscore a belief that inclusivity and visibility enrich competitive spirit and camaraderie among teams and fans.
  • Special Pride-themed hats were offered to ticket holders and fans were urged to arrive early for a pregame “Pride Party” in the concourse.
  • The event drew on a tradition established in 2022 and featured representatives from several Boston sports teams, including the NWSL’s Legacy Football Club and the PWHL’s Fleet.