The Memorial Drag Ball Game is one of Victoria Pride’s signature events, and we’re so excited for this year. Join us on Wednesday, July 1st, from 12 to 3 pm at Vic West Park for baseball, community picnic, laughs, and—of course—community!
=0D=0A=The game has roots dating back to the early 1990’s. Kevin Harney, pitched the idea of having a Tits and Mitts baseball game to the Garden City Softball Association. This association was essentially a group of gay men who wished to play softball and play in tournaments with other teams in Vancouver and Seattle.
=0D=0A=The Tits and Mitts concept was taken from an annual Vancouver event where a team of drag queens would play a team of lesbians. All of the players on our team thought this concept was very cool. So, the first game drew a small but enthusiastic crowd. The event developed as folks were grieving the loss of community members from HIV/AIDS. This was a way for a way to keep spirits up and so the Memorial Dragball Game as we know it was formed.
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