Annual NYC drag festival Bushwig couldn’t hold its ninth, 2020 edition as usual this year because of COVID-19, but instead of calling off the fest entirely, organizers put together a masked, socially distanced fundraiser in Brooklyn’s Maria Hernandez Park on Saturday (10/3). Performers included Rify Royalty, Myster E.Mel Kiki, Chiquitita, Neon Calypso, Merrie Cherry, Horrorchata, Dragon Sisters, Charlene, Zavaleta (who upped the dramatics ante considerably with fake bloody tears), Miz Jade (who did a routine to “WAP”), Magenta, and Lady Quesa’Dilla. Check out pictures of the whole show (a few may be NSFW) below.
This Saturday! Maria Hernandez Park!
👉4-7PM👈
Bring wigs, masks, apps, and cash
BIPOC and trans people to the front!Weather depending
Masks will be enforced! 6ft apart – spread out!
Money will be given to performers & Bushwig organization team
art: Erwan Coutellier pic.twitter.com/98vr0Vk8Md— Bushwig 11 💖 (@BushwigFestival) September 30, 2020