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‘She changed a lot of people’s lives’: Remodeled downtown plaza honors famed Portland drag queen
‘She changed a lot of people’s lives’: Remodeled downtown plaza honors famed Portland drag queen
‘She changed a lot of people’s lives’: Remodeled downtown plaza honors famed Portland drag queen

Published on: 06/18/2026

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Darcelle's son and daughter cut the ribbon at the plaza's soft opening. Alongside them were several other speakers including local city councilors and the Mayor of Portland.Hundreds of people attended the plaza's soft opening on Thursday, June 18.Poison Waters embraces Portland Mayor Keith Wilson in a hug.The soft opening for the Darcelle XV Plaza took place on Thursday, June 18. The new public space honors the late legendary Portland drag queen, Darcelle XV. The plaza opens to the public on June 25.Lawanda Jackson is a drag queen who got her start in Portland. She credits Darcelle VX to taking her in when she was struggling in her youth.The plaza resides at 800 S.W. Harvey Milk Street in downtown Portland.The soft opening for the Darcelle XV Plaza took place on Thursday, June 18. The new public space honors the late legendary Portland drag queen, Darcelle XV. The plaza opens to the public on June 25.DJ Aspen performed a set during the event.Darcelle's son and daughter cut the ribbon at the plaza's soft opening. Alongside them were several other speakers including local city councilors and the Mayor of Portland.Darcelle's son and daughter cut the ribbon at the plaza's soft opening. Alongside them were several other speakers including local city councilors and the Mayor of Portland.Darcelle's son and daughter cut the ribbon at the plaza's soft opening. Alongside them were several other speakers including local city councilors and the Mayor of Portland.The soft opening for the Darcelle XV Plaza took place on Thursday, June 18. The new public space honors the late legendary Portland drag queen, Darcelle XV. The plaza opens to the public on June 25.Popular drag queen Poison Waters emceed the plaza's soft opening.The Portland Gay Men's Chorus performed songs such asDistrict 2 Councilor Dan Ryan played a major role in the opening of the plaza.District 2 Councilor Dan Ryan played a major role in the opening of the plaza.Darcelle's son and daughter attended the event.Oregon state Rep. Travis Nelson was at the event to present drag queen Poison Waters with a copy of House Resolution 3, which honors the history of Black drag queens in the state.Hundreds of people attended the plaza's soft opening on Thursday, June 18.Hundreds of people attended the plaza's soft opening on Thursday, June 18.Drag queens pose for a photo before the festivities.Flowers that matched the awning of the plaza were passed out among attendees.Portland Mayor Keith Wilson spoke at the grand opening of the plaza.Several Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Portland attended the event.The Turquoise Pride Intertribal Drum Group gave a land blessing and performance before the ribbon cutting.District 4 Councilor Mitch Green honored Darcelle XV at the event.The soft opening for the Darcelle XV Plaza took place on Thursday, June 18. The new public space honors the late legendary Portland drag queen, Darcelle XV. The plaza opens to the public on June 25.District 2 Councilor Dan Ryan stands alongside Keith Wilson at the opening of the Darcelle XV Plaza.The plaza resides at 800 S.W. Harvey Milk Street in downtown Portland.The soft opening for the Darcelle XV Plaza took place on Thursday, June 18. The new public space honors the late legendary Portland drag queen, Darcelle XV. The plaza opens to the public on June 25.The plaza resides at 800 S.W. Harvey Milk Street in downtown Portland.

Music, rainbow flags and heartfelt speeches accompanied the ribbon-cutting of the remodeled Darcelle XV Plaza in downtown Portland, honoring the city’s iconic drag performer who died in 2023.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2026/06/she-changed-a-lot-of-peoples-lives-remodeled-downtown-plaza-honors-famed-portland-drag-queen.html

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