"When you've attended as many Coronation Weekends as we have, you begin to realize that they are very much like amusement rides. You may have to stand in line beforehand, but you'll finally board your car to experience several exciting thrills before the primary sensational peak in speed and cleverly designed scares, followed by a couple of wind-down curves and a gentle return to your point of origin."
"The first formal event is the Wednesday night In-Town Show, a chance for local performers to strut their stuff and for the monarchs to reward loyal subjects for a year of partnership. Beaux hosted this first event, offering an elevated stage, great sound, dizzying lighting effects, and a very friendly staff."
"On Thursday, we celebrated those monarchs with decade anniversaries at Ha-Ra Club on Geary Street, hosted by Emperor John Carrillo and Empress Misty Blue. We recognized the 50th anniversary of Emperor Michael Caringi & Empress Flame, 45th of Emperor Bobby Pace & Empress Pushy Phyllis, 40th of Emperor Matthew Brown & Empress Sable Clown, 35th of Emperor Michael Bowman & Empress Caresse, 30th of Emperor Steve Valdez & Empress Cockatielia, 25th of Emperor Tom Basch & Empress Chablis, 20th of Emperor Jason Ladd & Empress Galilea, 15th of Emperor Frankie Fernandez & Empress Saybeline Fernandez, and 10th of Emperor Salvado"
San Francisco Imperial Coronation Weekend operates like an amusement ride with anticipatory buildup, exciting peaks, and gentle conclusions. Participants prepare by coordinating schedules and elaborate looks before the festivities begin. The Wednesday In-Town Show at Beaux features local performers and allows reigning monarchs to reward loyal community members. Reigning Emperor Ashleé Blow and Empress Afrika America present charitable donations and recognize court members. Thursday's celebration at Ha-Ra Club honors monarchs with decade anniversaries, recognizing couples ranging from 10 to 50 years of service in the Imperial Court system.
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