Since its recent return, the whimsical Miss’d America Pageant has seen widespread, weekend-long partying around the resort.
The hailstorm of hoopla around the Miss’d America Pageant has been tremendous since the hilarious drag-queen pageant/charity fundraiser/Miss America spoof recently returned to the resort, having gone into hibernation for five years after its initial 1991-2004 run.
Now the pageant is entrenched in a weekend-long lineup of festivities hosted by Caesars Entertainment and entitled Out in AC that spans several venues and casino properties from Friday night through Sunday, Jan. 20-22.
“Caesars Entertainment is extremely proud to play host to the fourth annual Out in AC Weekend,” says Jennifer Weissman, regional vice president of marketing for Caesars Entertainment. “Every year these uniquely tailored events bring in new guests ready to experience Atlantic City in a whole new open light. Out in AC Weekend is all about diversity, pride and, of course, having a little fun.”
“Harrah’s took the first step in marketing to the gay and lesbian community with their Out in AC weekend, and Trump Entertainment soon followed with Drag Queen Bingo,” says Larry Sieg, president of the Greater Atlantic City GLBT Alliance, and senior director of marketing for the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority.
“These initial efforts yielded great results and people started to take a look at Atlantic City once again as a destination to consider for a great getaway. Resorts then stepped up to the plate with the largest investment to the gay and lesbian community when they hired the first director of LGBT marketing, and opened the first gay nightclub in an Atlantic City casino. Each of the casino corporations are active members of the Alliance, and have vowed to market together to increase gay and lesbian visitors to Atlantic City.”
The pre-Miss’d America parties start Friday night (Jan. 20) at the Night Fever nightclub at Resorts, 8-10pm, and include special performances by Miss’d America 2010 Michelle Dupree and reigning Miss’d America 2011 Kitty Hiccups. There will be complimentary appetizers, a cash bar and a DJ ($10).
On Saturday, The Pool at Harrah’s will again host the pre-Miss’d America Wet Wild and Wonderful Loft Party, which will be emceed by drag queen/actor/costume designer/improv comic Bianca Del Rio (real name Roy Haylock). It will feature special themed cocktails, male go-go-dancers, DJ Michael DeCero spinning club music, and promoter/adult film star Gunner de Medici. Admission is free and you must be at least age 21 to attend.
“I’m very much looking forward to visiting Atlantic City,” says de Medici, who will also be in attendance during Saturday night’s post party at the Pro Bar at Resorts.
“Atlantic City and its people treat me very well by rolling out the red carpet every time I visit. I’ve been involved since the beginning of its recent renaissance in the gay community, and am so impressed with how gay-friendly clubs have embraced the gay community and all its activities.”
The Pro Bar party will start 10:30pm Saturday (or roughly after the Miss’d America Pageant ends) and will go well into the wee hours. It will feature de Medici, singer Erika Schiff, DJ Sin Morera and soul/R&B singer Martha Wash who, as one half of the Weather Girls (along with Izora Armstead), recorded the international hit “It’s Raining Men” in 1982. The Pro Bar party is also $10 per person.
Video, photos and more from Saturday's Miss'd America Pageant.
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1. PaulaNYCUS said... on Jan 18, 2012 at 06:29PM
“Thiis is a stunning display of public debauchery, reveling in behvavior that offends, nature, god and most of mankind.
Do these casinos need money this much that they willingly put aside morality and wholesomeness in the name of the Almighty Dollar? Shame on you all!!!
”
2. Anonymous said... on Jan 18, 2012 at 07:46PM
“Wow, what rock did you crawl out from under? Evolve already or retire from society. You're an embarrassment to the rest of us.”
3. Anonymous said... on Jan 19, 2012 at 09:38AM
“oOo! I love public debauchery!!”
4. PaulaNYCUS is a smacked ass! said... on Jan 19, 2012 at 12:20PM
“Paula, you smacked ass! Get a LIFE! It's 2012 and it's called ENTERTAINMENT.
You're an idiot!”
5. Anonymous said... on Jan 20, 2012 at 11:40AM
“seriously...go vote for Newt Gingrich another hypocrite ...”