San Diego Imperial Court Coronation draws LGBT royalty from all over the U.S.A., Canada and Mexico

Saturday at the Handlery Hotel, The Imperial Court de San Diego, San Diego’s oldest LGBT organization, celebrated its 45th coronation in grand style. The occasion drew LGBT royalty from all over the U.S.A., Canada and Mexico as Emperor 45 Jay and Empress 45 Angel were installed. The Mexican Consul General honored the Imperial Court for…

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Miss Gay San Diego Contest 2016 is coming. Are you ready?

SAN DIEGO, Calif. –The 2016 Miss Gay San Diego Contest is coming! Organized by The Imperial Court de San Diego the contest will take place Sunday, Aug. 7 from 5-9 p.m at Rich’s Nightclub, 1051 University Ave. in Hillcrest. Are you ready to compete? If so, contestants are currently being sought for this popular drag…

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Ms. Summer Lee named emperor of The Imperial Court de San Diego

The Board of Directors of the Imperial Court de San Diego has announced that Ms. Summer Lee has been named the 44th reigning emperor of the Imperial Court de San Diego.  Ms. Lee succeeds James Von Rothschild, whose abdication was recently announced. Summer Lee becomes the second lesbian to become emperor of San Diego’s oldest…

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The Imperial Court de San Diego Royale Gala and Inauguration to be held April 10

The Imperial Court de San Diego is proud to present the Royale Gala and Inauguration to be held April 10 at Rich’s, 1051 University Ave. in San Diego. Join the Board of the Imperial Court as they say thanks to Prince Royale Michael Torres and Princess Royale Katrina Duall for a wonderful year. Plus join Reign XLIV with…

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Imperial Courts celebrate 50th Anniversary in Portland; 31 San Diegans to attend

Friday, Oct. 23 in Portland, Ore., LGBTQ royalty from all over North America and Mexico will be gathering to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the International Imperial Court System at the Golden Jubilee Gala State Dinner at the historic Sentinel Hotel in downtown Portland. Those attending include the Rev. Troy Perry (Founder of the Metropolitan…

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The Imperial Court de San Diego to hold ‘royal display’ at City Hall Aug. 20-Sept. 4

The Imperial Court de San Diego, the oldest LGBT organization in the county,  will be having a “royal display of crowns, gowns, uniforms and noble deeds” at San Diego City Hall Aug. 20 through Sept. 4. The Imperial Court System was founded in 1965 in San Francisco by World War II Veteran Jose Julio Sarria…

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GLBT community Children’s Easter Egg Hunt: call for donations and Easter baskets

The Imperial Court de San Diego will once again be sponsoring a Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Trolley Barn Park in University Heights Sunday, March 31 12-3 p.m. Allan Spyere, president of the board of directors, Imperial Court de San Diego and City Commissioner Nicole Murray Ramirez, founder of the Children’s Easter Egg Hunt have…

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