"The Imperial Gay Pageant, on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Hotel Zeppelin, returned to an exciting, competitive contest with multiple contestants, creative presentations, and an enthusiastic audience. Sharing judging responsibilities was no easy task as competitors surprised us in every pageant category, including live singing, outlandish costumes, jaw-dropping glamor, and message-laden productions. Pageant coordinators and emcees Emperor Ashlee Blow & Empress Afrika America kept the evening moving along and the audience engaged,"
"Finally, it was time for the tiaras and sashes as the winners were announced: Miss Gay San Francisco Anastasia Di'Nitta, Ms. Gay San Francisco Chi CHI!, Mx. Gay San Francisco Calliope Munro, and Mr. Gay San Francisco Ali Amaya. With this broader slate of titles, the Imperial Council welcomes a greater diversity of individuals into its historic family. Honorable mention certainly goes to Candi Mint Mercury, Luz Lips, Benji Pruitt, and Delilah Blackheart for competing so admirably,"
The Imperial Gay Pageant took place Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Hotel Zeppelin, featuring multiple contestants, creative presentations, live singing, outlandish costumes, and message-laden productions. Judges faced tough decisions as competitors excelled across categories. Emcees Emperor Ashlee Blow and Empress Afrika America kept the program lively while recognizing past titleholders and welcoming into the Imperial Family Mr. Gay 2025 Josué Henriquez and Mx Gay 2025 Sue Trowtower. Winners included Miss Gay San Francisco Anastasia Di'Nitta, Ms. Gay San Francisco Chi CHI!, Mx. Gay San Francisco Calliope Munro, and Mr. Gay San Francisco Ali Amaya. A separate gathering at the SF LGBT Community Center honored outgoing Executive Director Rebecca Rolfe for over 22 years and included remarks from new Executive Director Jen Valles.
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