After a six-year hiatus, the Mr. Philly Drag King Pageant returns this Thursday for a night of performances, fundraising, community and an all-important crowning ceremony for the reigning king. The night will help usher in a weekend of pride events around the city during OURfest .

While Philadelphia's thriving drag scene is no secret, event organizer Pam Selle said the drag kings are a little lesser known. "Philly's drag scene is vibrant and lively – this city's had performers compete on Drag Race, and now on ' King of Drag ,'" Selle said."Drag kings don't always get as much attention as drag queens, and folks are missing out on a whole category of truly amazing and talented performers."

In its 25th installment, Selle said this competition and the rest of OURFest weekend will hel

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