The Rosebud & Thorn Pageant

The Rosebud & Thorn Pageant Celebrating 50 years, The Rosebud & Thorn Pageant is the World's oldest and most prestigious youth drag celebration.

“The Worlds oldest and most prestigious underage drag celebration.”


The Royal Order of Rosebud & Thorn

1977-78
Rosebud I Roseanne Charity

1978-79
Rosebud II Betty Bomber
Thorn I Michael Hall

1979-80
Rosebud III LaWanda Kentucky Jackson
Thorn II Jefferson Bolt Smith*

1980-81
Rosebud IV Lady Elaine Peacock*
Thorn III Johnny B. Cool

1981-82
Rosebud V Magilsil
Thorn IV Robin

1982-83
Rosebud VI

Sue Tissue
Thorn V Arlen Daniels*

1983-84
Rosebud VII Marcy Kraft
Thorn VI Michael James

1984-85
Rosebud VIII Monique Sinclair
Thorn VII Steve Oswald

1985-86
Rosebud IX Eva Destruction*
Thorn VIII Shawn

1986-87
Rosebud X Jetta Lear
Thorn X Kirk Mills

1987-88
Rosebud XI Bad Miss M
Thorn XI Trashy White Boy

1988-89
Rosebud XII Diva Macabre
Thorn XII David Thomas

1989-90
Rosebud XIII Poison Marie Waters
Thorn XIII Cammy

1990-91
Rosebud XIV Venus Green
Thorn XIV Sol

1991-92
Rosebud XV Xadia
Thorn XV Matthew

1992-93
Rosebud XVI LaDonna
Thorn XVI Gregg

1993-94
Rosebud XVII Suzy Wong
Thorn XVII Antoni Keeper

1994-95
Rosebud XVIII Kelly
Thorn XVIII Geoffrey

1995-96
Rosebud XIX Cherry Jubilee Deluxe
Thorn XIX Edward

1996-97
Rosebud XX Lady O Boulevard
Thorn XX Theodore

1997-98
Rosebud XXI Viridia
Thorn XXI Danny

1998-99
Rosebud XXII Phoenix de Sade
Thorn XXII Jade*

1999-2000
Rosebud XXIII Angel
Thorn XXIII Kid Sparkle de Sade

2000-01
Rosebud XXIV Abby DeMonico
Thorn XXIV Michael Star

2001-02
Rosebud XXV Anastasia DuBois
Thorn XXV Dr. Chance de Valmont

2002-03
Rosebud XXVI Divyne Shawnte Duv
Thorn XXVI Donnie de Valmont

2003-04
Rosebud XXVII Michelle Kion Starr
Thorn XXVII Solstice Seasons

2004-05
Rosebud XXVIII Jordan Pink
Thorn XXVIII August Seasons

2005-06
Rosebud XXIX Jinkx Monsoon
Thorn XXIX Hollywood Pink

2006-07
Rosebud # # # Jackie Daniels
Thorn # # # Black Velvet

2007-08
Rosebud # # Sabel Scities
Thron # # Panique

2008-09
Rosebud # # Karma Kunt
Thorn # # Athens Scities

2009-10
Rosebud # # Chiffon Valentine
Thorn # # Austin Lindsey

2010-11
Rosebud # # Sativa Platinum Kunt
Thorn # # McArthur Bombing

2011-12
Rosebud # # Luna Lockhart Scities
Thorn # # Vicious Platinum Kunt

2012-13
Rosebud # # Classiana Hilton
Thorn # # Jack Glitter

2013-14
Rosebud # # London B. Valentine
Thorn # # Vicious Deadly Love

2014-15
Rosebud # # Sugarpill Aria Valentine
Thorn # # Tron Drift Valentine

2015-16
Rosebud # # (number retired)
Thorn # # Lux Hart Minor

2016-17
Rosebud XL Victoria Drift Taylor
Thorn XL Dakota Drift Major

2017-18
Rosebud XLI Coertney Verloren Aria
Thron XLI Hayden Fudge

2018-19
Rosebud XLII Scarlet Fantasia

2019-20-21
Rosebud XLIII Luci LaVey
Thorn XLIII Caramelita

2021-22
Rosebud XLIV Vegas Flights

2022-23
Rosebud XLV AJ Nox

2023-24
Rosebud XLVI Jaden Maria Selena

*- denotes those who have passed

Hey loves j know it’s late and been a minute but it’s so nice to be apart of this legacy and I just wanted to give y’all...
07/03/2026

Hey loves j know it’s late and been a minute but it’s so nice to be apart of this legacy and I just wanted to give y’all a little sum on who I am and a little to why I started and where to find me ❤️Angel❤️

Hey loves j know it’s late and been a minute but it’s so nice to be apart of this legacy and I just wanted to give y’all...
07/03/2026

Hey loves j know it’s late and been a minute but it’s so nice to be apart of this legacy and I just wanted to give y’all a little sum on who I am and a little to why I started and where to find me

It’s an honor to be 49th Thorn 🌹✨I wanted to make a post to introduce myself and what my drag is all about! My drag acc ...
07/03/2026

It’s an honor to be 49th Thorn 🌹✨
I wanted to make a post to introduce myself and what my drag is all about!
My drag acc is ✧.*𝕾𝖎𝖗 𝕸𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖆 𝕮𝖑𝖆𝖗𝖆✧.*

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Their Most Imperial Majesty’s, Rosebud XLIX Angelica Dvein & Thorn XLIX Sir Maria Clara
06/08/2026

Their Most Imperial Majesty’s,
Rosebud XLIX Angelica Dvein &
Thorn XLIX Sir Maria Clara

06/08/2026

As we embark on a new era, we proudly introduce the 49th Reign of the Rosebud & Thorn Court, led by T.M.I.M. Thorn XLIX Sir Maria Clara & Rosebud XLIX Angelica Dvein!!

05/25/2026

Wish to entertain? Music is due May 30th for The 50th Annual Rosebud & Thorn Pageant: “Down with the System: A Punk Affair”
Please send to [email protected]

05/24/2026
Are you under 21 and love drag? Well get ready to shine! Applications are now open for The Rosebud & Thorn Pageant and T...
03/11/2026

Are you under 21 and love drag? Well get ready to shine!
Applications are now open for The Rosebud & Thorn Pageant and The Ms. Leather & Ms Lace Pageant.
Find us on Facebook or email [email protected] for more info!

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