Pageant To Bring Glamor, Glitter And Drag Royalty To New Hope

NEW HOPE, PA — The New Hope Celebrates (NHC) Pride Pageant returns for its 5th year in March with an unforgettable evening of glamor, glitter, and drag royalty.

Drag queens and drag kings will compete for the coveted title of Miss & Mr. New Hope Celebrates during the pageant, “Love Comes In All Colors,” taking place on Saturday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bucks County Playhouse.

All proceeds from the event will support NHC’s 2025 Pride celebration in May and the Bucks County Playhouse.

“I am so grateful that Bucks County Playhouse has welcomed us the past three years to host this event," said Melissa Patterson, the president of NHC. "It means so much to the community and we are forever thankful for their generosity. What an iconic stage for our contestants to compete on!”

Contestants will battle in the ultimate drag competition for the prestigious titles of Miss & Mr. New Hope Celebrates. They will face off in multiple categories, including presentation, talent, formal wear, and onstage Q&A.

Pride Pageant judges react during an unforgettable night of glamor, glitter and drag royalty. (New Hope Celebrates)

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The winners will not only win the title, they will serve as featured entertainers at all key NHC events in 2025 and be compensated for their time, a total value of $1,000 each.

For the "Love Comes In All Colors" theme, the presentation portion of the pageant will be a vibrant and symbolic tribute to the Progress Pride Flag, with each contestant embodying a specific color from the flag to represent its unique meaning. Through this powerful display, the theme will visually express the diversity of love in all forms.

"The overarching message is that no matter who you are, love is love, and it belongs to everyone," said Patterson.

Returning for their third year is the Mistress of Ceremonies, Marti Cummings, a NYC drag artist,
television personality, and political figure. Of the event, Marti said, “New Hope Celebrates has been creating positive change for the LGBTQIA+ community in a time when we so desperately need to come together to fight against attacks towards the most vulnerable within our communities. I am deeply honored to be able to host their beautiful pageant for the third year in a row. I know this event not only serves the community, but it also brings much needed joy when we truly need it.”

Marti will be joined on stage by: Miss Cyannie Lopez (Miss New Hope Celebrates 2017), Ginger Alley (Miss New Hope Celebrates 2018), Phoebe Mantrappe & Amita Lady (Miss & Mr. New Hope Celebrates 2023) and Diva Divine & Sir Harold Angels (Miss & Mr. New Hope Celebrates 2024).

General Admission is $60 or upgrade to VIP for $80. All tickets include access to the pre-show social at the Playhouse Deck with a cash bar starting at 4 p.m. Meet former Miss New Hope Celebrates Queens and Marti Cummings during this exclusive event.

VIP ticket holders will also enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and two complimentary drinks — choice of prosecco, wine, or draft beer. To secure tickets, click here.

Honoring Ricky Crosby

This year’s pageant continues in honor of Ricky Crosby, who played a pivotal role in bringing LGBTQ+ pageantry to New Hope. Though he is no longer here, his legacy and the joy he brought to the community is living on.