The Southern Utah Drag Stars group sued St. George and city leaders on Tuesday, accusing them of discrimination for denying their permit application to host an all-ages drag show at a local park.
Both applications were denied, city officials said, because the applicants violated a city ordinance that bans organizers from advertising special events until they receive final approval and a permit from the city.
City Council members are meeting this afternoon to weigh appeals from Mitski Avalox, CEO of Southern Utah Drag Stars, which was slated to hold the Allies & Community Drag Show Festival April 28 at J.C. Snow Park in St. George.