Mardi Gras-style celebration in Eureka Springs attracts Oklahoma drag royalty
(EUREKA SPRINGS, AR) – Members of The Royal Barony of All Oklahoma will venture from their own realm to make multiple appearances on Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2 at the Eureka Gras Extravaganza weekend events.
Friday, Her Regal Highness Czarina I Kris Kohl and her royal court will be delivered by Eureka Springs Limousine to the Grand Kostume Masque Ball at the Basin Park Hotel. Eureka Springs TV will be on hand to record for later broadcast the 7:45 p.m. arrival of the royal procession, including Grand Marquis Roger Francis, Grand Marquesa Dominique LaRue, Lord Knight Protector Marc Acuff and First Lady in Waiting Miranda Ray.
On Saturday at 2 p.m., members of the Barony will «dress-out» in royal garb and crown jewels and join the Krewe of Wobniar («rainbow» spelled backward) for the Eureka Gras Parade at 2 p.m.
At 9 p.m. on Saturday, members of the Barony will entertain the gentry with music at song at Jack's Place, 37 Spring St.
The Royal Barony of Oklahoma is a not-for-profit social and community service organization which each year raises thousands of dollars for local, national and international charitable organizations. «Our membership,» says a spokesperson, «is made up of every aspect of society--lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and heterosexual» individuals.
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