San Francisco Bids Farewell to Beloved Drag Queen Heklina
- San Francisco's queer community held an elaborate memorial for drag performer Heklina who died suddenly in London in April.
- The memorial was held on Castro Street and free tickets filled up quickly.
- A stage outside the Castro Theatre broadcast the event to hundreds of mourners, many in drag.
- The celebration was a mix of solemn and joyful.
- The costs of the production exceeded the budget.