Some of the biggest names from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” were on hand Friday night at Soldier Field’s south lot for the opening of a three-day run of “Drive ’N Drag,” a special drive-in tour featuring everyone’s favorite drag queens from the hit series.
The show, which stars Gigi Goode, Jaida Essence Hall, Crystal Method, Yvie Oddly, Plastique Tiara, Asia O’Hara and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, is presented live while fans take in all the fun from the socially distanced safety of their cars and lawn chairs.
And it was nothing short of one sensational dance party — from the first fabulous moment when Goode stepped out of a black SUV in the middle of the lot, to the last moment with all the queens on stage together.
But nobody really stayed inside their cars or in their chairs, as the party vibe beckoned every mask-wearing fan to get up and socially distance dance.
Here are some highlights of the Friday night fun. Tickets are still available for shows on Saturday and Sunday at electrostub.com.
Yvie Oddly (left) and Jaida Essence Hall perform during Drive ‘N Drag presented by Voss Events on Friday night at Soldier Field.
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Crystal Methyd takes to the stage of Drive ‘N Drag on Friday night at Soldier Field.
Vanessa Vanjie Mateo entertains the crowd during Drive ‘N Drag on Friday night.
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Fans of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” gather at Soldier Field for Drive ‘N Drag on Friday night.
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Yvie Oddly, winner of the eleventh season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” performs one of her trademark backbends Friday night during Drive ‘N Drag at Soldier Field.
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Asia O’Hara performs Friday night during Drive ‘N Drag presented by Voss Events at Soldier Field.
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Plastique Tiara and backup dancers wow the audience during Drive ‘N Drag.
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Jaida Essence Hall (center), winner of the 12th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” does a death drop during the final number of Drive ‘N Drag Friday night at Soldier Field.
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Gigi Goode opens the show by getting out of an SUV in the middle of the parking lot during Drive ‘N Drag Friday night at Soldier Field.
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Fans join in the dance party at Soldier Field for Drive ‘N Drag.
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Crystal Methyd (from left), Gigi Goode and Jaida Essence Hall wave to the crowd during Drive ‘N Drag at Soldier Field. Hall won the 12th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”; Methyd and Goode were runners-up.
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Vanessa Vanjie Mateo performs during Drive ‘N Drag presented by Voss Events at Soldier Field.
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Crystal Methyd (from left), Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, Gigi Goode, Yvie Oddly, Asia O’Hara Plastique Tiara and Jaida Essence Hall perform together Friday night during Drive ‘N Drag at Soldier Field.
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Plastique Tiara performs during Drive ‘N Drag Friday night.
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Jaida Essence Hall performs Friday night during Drive ‘N Drag at Soldier Field.
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Crystal Methyd (from left), Yvie Oddly, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, Plastique Tiara, Asia O’Hara, Jaida Essence Hall and Gigi Goode perform together Friday night during Drive ‘N Drag.
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Jaida Essence Hall waves to fans as she walks through the socially-distanced crowd at Friday night’s Drive ‘N Drag at Soldier Field.
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Yvie Oddly, winner of the 11th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” performs during Drive ‘N Drag Friday night at Soldier Field.
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Asia O’Hara takes a socially-distanced selfie with fans during Drive ‘N Drag Friday night at Soldier Field.
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Asia O’Hara (from left), Jaida Essence Hall and Gigi Goode perform together Friday night during Drive ‘N Drag.
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Crystal Methyd performs during Drive ‘N Drag Friday night.
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Gigi Goode performs during Drive ‘N Drag Friday night at Soldier Field.
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Asia O’Hara performs with a dancer onstage during Drive ‘N Drag Friday night at Soldier Field.
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Jaida Essence Hall performs during Drive ‘N Drag Friday night.
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Crystal Methyd (from left), Yvie Oddly, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo and Plastique Tiara perform together during Drive ‘N Drag Friday night at Soldier Field.
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Gigi Goode runs through the socially-distanced crowd during Drive ‘N Drag Friday night at Soldier Field’s south parking lot.
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Yvie Oddly, winner of the 11th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” performs during Drive ‘N Drag.
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Fans take in Friday night’s Drive ‘N Drag production at Soldier Field’s south parking lot.
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Jaida Essence Hall performs during Drive ‘N Drag.
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Asia O’Hara talks to socially-distanced fans during Drive ‘N Drag at Soldier Field’s south lot.
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Vanessa Vanjie Mateo performs during Drive ‘N Drag .
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Asia O’Hara performs Friday night during Drive ‘N Drag presented by Voss Events at Soldier Field.
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Crystal Methyd (from left), Yvie Oddly, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, Plastique Tiara, Asia O’Hara, Jaida Essence Hall and Gigi Goode perform Friday night during Drive ‘N Drag at Soldier Field’s south parking lot.
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