Debbie Does Nationals Fundraiser

by Michael Mongera

The current reigning Miss Erie, Debbie, is set to compete in the National Miss Comedy Queen pageant. This March, the pageant will feature 20 other drag artists competing for the title in Orlando, Florida. To help support her trip, a fundraising benefit will be held at The Zone, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA. The event will be hosted by Debbie's drag mother, Vivian Vendetta Sinclaire, on Friday, February 24th.

There will be eleven drag entertainers from the tri-state area ranging from Cleveland to Rochester, along with fellow Erie queens Pissi Gabune, Tammy Joe Hammertoe, and Priscilla Godzilla.

The event will begin right after the regular screening of the latest episodes of Drag Race, around 9 pm, and continue until around midnight. A Jello shot sale will be in effect until supplies last, and all proceeds will go to Debbie. Doors open at 8 pm with a $5 cover.

About the Author

Michael Mongera Michael Mongera is a native from Cambridge Springs PA, A 2019 graduate of Mercyhurst University, Mongera received his Bachelor’s in Communication. During this time, he was the co president of Mercyhurst’s literary magazine, LUMEN for 2 years. Mongera has also contributed to articles for The Merciad, and Erie Reader Magazine. He currently works for Mission Support for Air Force/COCOMS/4th Estate for FRC.