When is International Drag Day 2024 and what does it mean?

International Drag Day is celebrated on July 16 every year. It is a day to celebrate and honour the art of drag and the drag culture. This day was created to recognise and appreciate the drag queens, drag kings, and all members of the LGBTQ+ community who have made a significant contribution to the drag community.

On International Drag Day, people come together to celebrate their love of drag. Many cities around the world host drag shows, parties, and other events to celebrate the day. The events often feature drag queens, drag kings, and other members of the LGBTQ+ community. People can also take part in activities such as drag races, drag competitions, and more.

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The purpose of International Drag Day is to celebrate the art of drag and to recognise the hard work and dedication that drag queens and drag kings have put into creating their art. On this day, people can show their support for the drag community and all the contributions they have made to the LGBTQ+ community. International Drag Day is a day to celebrate the diversity and acceptance of all genders and sexualities. It is a day to celebrate the strength and courage of the drag community and to recognise the importance of their work in the fight for equality and acceptance.

What does drag mean? 

To do drag is to dress up or present yourself differently than your everyday gender, usually for expression or performance. Dragging is not an indicator of a person’s gender identity. A drag queen or drag king is also distinct from a trans person. 

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Although most people who do drag are gay or lesbian, drag performers can have any sexual orientation or gender identity. The art of dragging has become increasingly popular following the meteoric popularity of Rupaul's Drag Race, a reality TV show where drag queens compete to be the next drag superstar. 

A drag queen is a person (usually a man) who dresses up as a woman, generally to perform a show. Outside of their performance, drag queens typically live their daily lives as men. A drag king is a person (usually a woman) who dresses up as a man, generally to perform a show. Outside of their performance, drag kings typically live their daily lives as women. 

When is International Drag Day 2024? 

International Drag Day is celebrated annually on 16 July. 

In 2024, International Drag Day will fall on Tuesday, 16 July 2024. 

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How did International Drag Day first start off? 

The International Drag Day was founded by Adam Stewart in 2009 through his fan page for Drag queens on Facebook, with a main objective to provide Drag artists with the space to expose their creativity and culture in a proper way. 

The purpose of International Drag Day is to celebrate drag culture and its progress in becoming a mainstream form of entertainment. It is also a day to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its contributions to drag culture throughout history. The day encourages people to dress up as their favourite drag queen or king and throw parties, watch drag shows, and post pictures of themselves in drag to social media.

What is the significance of International Drag Day?  

International Drag Day is a day to celebrate the diverse, vibrant, creative and empowering art of drag. 

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The day has a dual purpose. It is a day to celebrate drag performers, their art, and their contributions to the LGBTQ community. It’s also a day to raise awareness about the discrimination and violence faced by drag performers and those in the LGBTQ community. 

International Drag Day can be seen as a way to celebrate gender diversity. It’s a way to show that drag performers should be accepted and celebrated in all their forms. It’s also a way to show that gender expression is a valid and beautiful thing, and that it should be respected and embraced. 

International Drag Day is also a way to bring together drag performers of all backgrounds. It’s a way to connect drag performers from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, and to learn from each other. 

Overall, International Drag Day is a day to celebrate the art of drag, and to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community. It’s a day to show that gender expression should be respected and celebrated, and that those who practise it should be protected and supported.

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If you’ve enjoyed this article, you might want to check out our comprehensive list of all 35+ LGBTQ+ Awareness Days in 2024! The article is sorted chronologically by month, with a short write-up that describes the significance of each LGBTQ+ Awareness Day.

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