An ongoing Jingle Bells Rock event in Kitchener, Ontario, had a special theme night on Dec. 1 that has drawn criticism from some—an all ages drag night.
It was funded in part by the government of Ontario, according to advertisements for the event.
Jack Fonseca, director of political operations for the Campaign Life Coalition, told The Epoch Times it is a “sexualization of children.” In an email to The Epoch Times, he criticized the government for using tax dollars “in the corruption of children.”
Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport did not reply to a request for comment as of publication. Nor did Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s office.
A picture for the event shows a performer in a short, low-cut red dress, black stockings, and red high-heeled shoes.
The ongoing Jingle Bells Rock event runs November through early January at Bingemans recreation centre. It features outdoor light displays, holiday music, and s’mores made over open fire pits. Other “feature nights” include a country music theme and a retro party. When purchasing tickets, it is not clear to the buyers that the date they have selected has a particular theme.
Drag story hours have come to libraries across the United States and Canada, and protest has come with them.
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