![]() ![]() They are guys who dress up as characters. "Everyone in the community knows what we do and why we do it."Īccording to Dittelberger, the players are not drag queens. But Delhi Skirt Game Executive Board Member Nancy Dittelberger said she's not concerned. It is unclear exactly how this legislation, if passed, would impact the game. The bill lumps drag performers in with acts that are “harmful to juveniles or obscene,” such as strippers and topless dancers. House Bill 245 prohibits "adult cabaret performances in locations other than adult cabarets," and adds to the definition of adult cabaret performances "performers or entertainers who exhibit a gender identity that is different from the performer's or entertainer's gender assigned at birth.” This means that drag queens and kings can only perform at places like an "adult" cabaret, an "adult" theater or a "sexual encounter establishment." In July, two Ohio Republican lawmakers introduced legislation that would ban drag performers from working in public, with children or teens and anywhere that isn't designated as an adult entertainment facility. The committee ended up not making any changes and the game continued as planned. The ''skirt" part of the game was in jeopardy last year when the township asked its committee to "evolve the game" after a transgender resident said it was offensive, sexist and not family-friendly. ![]() Cincinnati band Excalibur is also performing at the event before a fireworks show. Organizers said you can enjoy two new food options this year including a gyro stand and a cannoli stand. ![]() During the event, male softball players dress as women to help raise money for families on the west side of Cincinnati. DELHI TOWNSHIP, Ohio - A long-running west side tradition is back.įriday night is the 46th annual Delhi Skirt Game. ![]()
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