Kalamazoo Pride 2026
Ms/Mx/Mr Kalamazoo Pride Pageant
Meet Your Hosts
Show Director & Host
Monique “Momo” Madison started doing drag in 1996. Beginning in Kalamazoo at the young age of 18, Monique has been lucky enough to perform all over the country with house cast positions in Chicago, Indianapolis, and Detroit. Monique just finished filming her second movie, Delirium. Her first film role in A Holiday I Do has become a holiday classic. Monique also can be seen starring in Season One of a sitcom called The Agency, where she plays leading role Parker, released in August 2025 and streaming exclusively on Tubi and AppleTV. Momo is also the author of The Serial Showgirls Series available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. Monique created The Kunty Kittens in 2016 with the intention of creating that divalicious girl group sensation that everyone loves and to infuse it with the best drag personalities Michigan has to offer.
Monique Madison
Current Titleholder - Ms Kalamazoo Pride 2025
Jade Harmony is a trans woman whose drag career began shortly after the beginning of her gender transition journey. She has been performing for just over three years. Her passions have always been Broadway and the theater. She loves exuding feminine energy and soul in all of her performances. She is a strong advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, focusing on the Trans community specifically. Jade is the current reigning Miss Gay Kalamazoo 2025, and we can not wait for you to experience this beautiful gem.
Jade Harmony
Meet the Judges
Auditor 1
Hello, it’s your girl Kanary, The FACE of Michigan. I am the current reigning of Miss Downriver Pride. I’m also the drag daughter to RuPaul’s Drag Race finalist “Plane Jane” like mother like daughter henni! As one of the youngest divas in Michigan I have a lot to prove and trust you will be satisfied with what I have to offer. My goal is to make Michigan the new hotspot for drag so I hope you’re ready for HEAT. I love to make sure everyone is on their feet having a good time, because we aren’t here for a long time, we are here for a good time, OK!
Drag means so much to me and that shows in my drag. Keep in mind I’m always down for some silly fun. I want you to leave a Kanary show twerking through the door as you exit. So, let’s get that blood flowing and those feel taping. Be ready to have your neighbor pick your jaw up off the floor.
Kanary
Auditor 2
My name is Anna Collins, I am mother to 5 wonderful children. I grew up in Kalamazoo and graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 2000. I am a proud employee at Bronson Hospital in the emergency department. I have attended, and volunteered at Kalamazoo Pride for many years as well as my children to ensure they are raised with an open mind and strong understanding of diversity. I enjoy camping, beaches, and drag shows in my spare time. I am honored to be chosen as an auditor for Pride this year, it gives me great happiness to be part of such a wonderful event.
Anna Collins
Judge 1
Dónde estás Yolanda?
(Where are you Yolanda)
Yolanda Del Fierce is everyone's favorite chica from Kalamazoo! With eleven years in the Drag biz, this little gatita brings you a lot of latino dance flavor with a comedic twist!
Yoyo( as her friend her friends like to call her) is a former Miss Kalamazoo Gay Pride 2022, a proud supporter of OutFront Kalamazoo, and owner of Kalamazoo's own Kunty Kittens.
Yolanda Del Fierce
Judge 2
Victoria Sanchez is a powerhouse entertainer whose blend of glamour, comedy, and charisma has made her a staple of Michigan’s drag scene for over 25 years. Known for her sharp wit and magnetic stage presence, Victoria keeps audiences laughing, cheering, and fully engaged from the moment she steps into the spotlight.
With over 15 titles to her name—including Miss Michigan Drag Queen of the Year and Miss Michigan Entertainer of the Year—Victoria has performed and hosted shows throughout the Midwest and beyond, becoming a fan favorite wherever she goes. Whether she’s serving elegance, humor, or high-energy performance, Victoria Sanchez always brings the party with her.
Victoria Sanchez
Judge 3
Whitney Naomi has been gracing the stage with her presence since 2018. Paving her own way through the queer performance scene, she has taken her very first show in Wyandotte Michigan and turned it into an empire known as The Haus of Naomi. She has had the honor and privilege of traveling all over the Midwest to showcase not only her talents, but the talents of numerous queer artists and entertainers.
Whitney was crowned the very first Miss Downriver Pride in 2024 and now holds the title of Artistic Director for the organization as well as Artistic Director for the Haus of Naomi and is a house cast member of Five 15 and Pronto in Royal Oak Michigan, home of Drag Queen Bingo. She has performed and produced shows with numerous Queens from RuPaul's Drag Race and even signed her first movie deal set to premiere this October. Whitney continues to be a pillar in the queer community and strives for perfection while leading others to do the same.
Whitney Naomi
Come back soon to learn more about this year’s contestants!