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Kick off Jacksonville Pride Weekend with Brooke Lynn Hytes, unforgettable performances, nonstop celebration, and dancing until 3 AM! Kick off Jacksonville Pride Weekend at Hardwicks with an unforgettable night featuring RuPaul's Drag Race star Brooke Lynn Hytes. Join us as we celebrate the start of one of Jacksonville's biggest weekends - River City Pride Weekend - with incredible drag, high-energy performances, and dancing until 3 AM. Whether you're visiting from out of town or celebrating with friends, Hardwicks is the place to start your Jacksonville Pride weekend. The evening begins with an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet with Brooke Lynn Hytes from 9:00–10:00 PM in the Red Room. At 10:00 PM, the party takes over Hardwicks with music from DJ JERY, cocktails, and a packed dance floor. Brooke Lynn Hytes joins Hardwicks favorites Teyonna La'Fierce Cliché and Geiovan Cliché for spectacular drag performances throughout the night, with featured dancers Taino and Arabian Nights keeping the energy high until close. Whether you're coming for the Meet & Greet, the performances, or simply one of the biggest nights of Jacksonville Pride Weekend, this is a celebration you won't want to miss. Event Schedule 9:00 PM – Doors Open & VIP Meet & Greet (Red Room) 10:00 PM – Main Party Begins 11:00 PM – First Drag Show 12:30 AM – Second Drag Show 3:00 AM – Event Ends

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