𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: Drag Queens Read to Children During Santa Monica’s Pride Event

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (June 21, 2025) – On Saturday morning, families gathered inside the historic Merry‑Go‑Round building at Santa Monica Pier for Fabulous Fables: Drag Queen Pride Family‑Edition, a free event crafted for children ages 10 and under. The three‑hour celebration featured drag queen storytelling by Pickle and Lil Miss Hot Mess, a musical performance by Queen Angelina, plus a host of community activities . Organized in partnership with The Crow Comedy Club and supporting SaMo Pride programming, the event included face painting, poetry by Santa Monica Poet Laureate Anne Carmack, a barnyard play from Santa Monica Playhouse titled Barnyard Madness, and a “Books & Cookies” musical storytime. A “pint‑sized Pride parade” accompanied the morning’s festivities. Event coordinator Jim Harris, Executive Director and Historian at Santa Monica Pier, noted, “Fabulous Fables continues [the Pier’s] tradition by creating a space where every family feels seen, celebrated, and connected through the power of storytelling,” as reported in a community announcement. Generous support came from sponsors including Pacific Park, The Crow, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. As part of a city‑wide SaMo Pride takeover on June 21, Fabulous Fables served as an early highlight, preceding additional programming such as Pride Beach sporting activities, a silent disco and Kid Zone at Santa Monica Place, and live entertainment along the Third Street Promenade into the evening.