"Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) is urging the Pensacola City Council to shut down a Christmas-themed drag show, which he has deemed "demonic" and "harmful" to children, despite how it is exclusively for adults over the age of 18. The city's Saenger Theatre plans to host "A Drag Queen Christmas" on December 23. The website says fans should "expect a fabulous remix of classic Christmas hits, dazzling themed variety performances, and interactive moments to share your Christmas cheer.""
"He also decried the fact that it will be playing at the same time as the city's family-centered Winterfest. "So, while Penscola children are taking pictures with Santa, men dressed as garish women in demonic costumes will be engaged in obscene behavior mere feet away," he ranted, even though the drag show will take place inside a theater where the children at the festival won't be able to see it."
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier urged the Pensacola City Council to cancel an adult-only holiday drag show at the Saenger Theatre, labeling it "demonic" and "harmful" to children. The show, titled "A Drag Queen Christmas," is scheduled for December 23 and is described on its website as a remix of classic holiday hits with themed variety performances and interactive moments. Uthmeier claimed the show mocks a Christian holiday and accused some performers of evoking satanic imagery, while criticizing its timing alongside the city's family Winterfest. The city attorney said canceling would violate First Amendment rights and contractual obligations, and Uthmeier countered that the city may legally supersede management if a performance is deemed detrimental.
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