Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

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RuPaul -

Perhaps the most famous drag queen in the world, this convention wouldn't be possible without RuPaul himself.

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DragCon -

The first edition of RuPaul's DragCon was held in 2015. It followed the success of 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' which premiered in 2009.

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Drag queen elite -

The appearances of 'Drag Race' stars like Valentina (pictured) have helped the convention grow over the years.

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Celeb appearances - But the convention is also a hotbed for LGBTQ celebrity sightings, like 'Mean Girls' actor Daniel Franzese (pictured).

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Meet and greets -

Attendees also have the opportunity to enjoy meet and greets, like this one with Shangela.

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Panels - Without a doubt, the various panels at the convention are highlight events. Pictured here is YouTube personality Brendan Jordan speaking as part of a panel.

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Fun for all ages - DragCon is promoted as being for "fans of all ages," and it shows.

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Merch - Like any good convention, DragCon also hosts several vendor booths where you can buy merch and more.

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Locations - First held in Los Angeles, DragCon now takes place annually in LA and New York City (pandemics allowing...).

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More queens - Jade Sotomayor (left) and Farrah Moan pictured speaking on a panel together at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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Big Freedia - Musician Big Freedia attends RuPaul's DragCon in Los Angeles.

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Cynthia Lee Fontaine - 'RuPaul's Drag Race' seasons 8 and 9 contestant Cynthia Lee Fontaine speaks up.

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Lori Petty -

It's hard to tell, but that's Lori Petty of 'Orange Is the New Black' on the left!

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Shangela and Alyssa Edwards - More fan-favorites: Shangela (left) and Alyssa Edwards.

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Daniel Franzese - Daniel Franzese hugs a fan at DragCon LA. This convention is certainly a more intimate experience than the likes of Comic-Con.

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Farrah Moan - Farrah Moan greets a fan during day two of DragCon LA in 2017.

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Monster realness - Now, let's focus on the attendees. If Frankenstein's monster took a liking to fur and heels, this is probably what we would get.

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Blondie - This queen looks a bit tired. Carrying around all that hair, we don't blame her!

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Wiggin' out - This queen has Marie Antoinette perfected, from the wig to the blatant disregard for commoners.

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Turning heads - This look gets major points for the creepiness factor!

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Grandmother of all drag queens - There's no way to tell how old this person really is, but who cares? The look works!

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Game face - The bearded lady look is always a winner in the world of drag.

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Blue belle - Imagine catching a look at this stunner out for a stroll!

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Stairway to drag heaven - Move along folks—nothing to see here...

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Fans -

All you have to do is look at the packed rooms to confirm DragCon's a success.

See also: The world's best LGBTQ fan conventions

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RuPaul -

Perhaps the most famous drag queen in the world, this convention wouldn't be possible without RuPaul himself.

© Getty Images

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DragCon -

The first edition of RuPaul's DragCon was held in 2015. It followed the success of 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' which premiered in 2009.

© Getty Images

2 / 26 Fotos

Drag queen elite -

The appearances of 'Drag Race' stars like Valentina (pictured) have helped the convention grow over the years.

© Getty Images

3 / 26 Fotos

Celeb appearances - But the convention is also a hotbed for LGBTQ celebrity sightings, like 'Mean Girls' actor Daniel Franzese (pictured).

© Getty Images

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Meet and greets -

Attendees also have the opportunity to enjoy meet and greets, like this one with Shangela.

© Getty Images

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Panels - Without a doubt, the various panels at the convention are highlight events. Pictured here is YouTube personality Brendan Jordan speaking as part of a panel.

© Getty Images

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Fun for all ages - DragCon is promoted as being for "fans of all ages," and it shows.

© Getty Images

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Merch - Like any good convention, DragCon also hosts several vendor booths where you can buy merch and more.

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Locations - First held in Los Angeles, DragCon now takes place annually in LA and New York City (pandemics allowing...).

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More queens - Jade Sotomayor (left) and Farrah Moan pictured speaking on a panel together at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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Big Freedia - Musician Big Freedia attends RuPaul's DragCon in Los Angeles.

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Cynthia Lee Fontaine - 'RuPaul's Drag Race' seasons 8 and 9 contestant Cynthia Lee Fontaine speaks up.

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Lori Petty -

It's hard to tell, but that's Lori Petty of 'Orange Is the New Black' on the left!

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Shangela and Alyssa Edwards - More fan-favorites: Shangela (left) and Alyssa Edwards.

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Daniel Franzese - Daniel Franzese hugs a fan at DragCon LA. This convention is certainly a more intimate experience than the likes of Comic-Con.

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Farrah Moan - Farrah Moan greets a fan during day two of DragCon LA in 2017.

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Monster realness - Now, let's focus on the attendees. If Frankenstein's monster took a liking to fur and heels, this is probably what we would get.

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Blondie - This queen looks a bit tired. Carrying around all that hair, we don't blame her!

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Wiggin' out - This queen has Marie Antoinette perfected, from the wig to the blatant disregard for commoners.

© Getty Images

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Turning heads - This look gets major points for the creepiness factor!

© Getty Images

20 / 26 Fotos

Grandmother of all drag queens - There's no way to tell how old this person really is, but who cares? The look works!

© Getty Images

21 / 26 Fotos

Game face - The bearded lady look is always a winner in the world of drag.

© Getty Images

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Blue belle - Imagine catching a look at this stunner out for a stroll!

© Getty Images

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Stairway to drag heaven - Move along folks—nothing to see here...

© Getty Images

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Fans -

All you have to do is look at the packed rooms to confirm DragCon's a success.

See also: The world's best LGBTQ fan conventions

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Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

The popular show inspired a beloved convention

Witnessing the wonder that is RuPaul's DragCon

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LIFESTYLE Lgbtq

'RuPaul's Drag Race' is a worldwide hit, having premiered in 2009. As for the man behind the brand, RuPaul Charles has been a recognizable face since the early '90s (recall the hit song 'Supermodel (You Better Work)'). So in many ways, a convention dedicated to drag and the world of RuPaul has been a long time coming. Enter RuPaul's DragCon in 2015.

If you've never been, have no fear! We'll introduce you to DragCon in this new gallery.

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