Quick Hit:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has set a new world record for hosting the largest drag queen story hour event. The event, held at the National Constitution Center, attracted 268 attendees and was officially recognized by a Guinness World Records adjudicator.

Key Details:

• The event was sponsored by Visit Philadelphia and organized by Philadelphia Gay News.
• Children were read LGBTQI+ themed books by drag queens, including "Twas the Night Before Pride" and "The Family Book".
• This is the first time a world record has been awarded for the largest drag queen story hour event.

Diving Deeper:

Visit Philadelphia, the city's official tourism bureau, sponsored the event, stating, "Philadelphia, the birthplace of America, today secured a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the 'largest attendance at a drag queen story time reading.'" However, when asked by Fox News Digital if the event was funded by taxpayers, Visit Philadelphia did not immediately respond. According to their 2023 annual report, the organization received $16.6 million in funding, with 84% coming from Philadelphia's hotel tax and 9% from "grants and contributions."