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Join us as we celebrate Eight-Five Years of Fabulous! It's Jim Flint's 85th Birthday Celebration! A night of incredible entertainment filled with special surprises and guest stars.
Jim Flint and Continental Pageantry LLC are pleased to present the 23rd Annual Mr. Continental Pageant this Labor Day Weekend in Chicago, Illinois. Preliminary Night competition will be held on Friday, September4, 2026, at TBA. The box office and ticket sales will open at 4:00pm with the doors opening at 5:00pm and the competition starting promptly at 6:00pm. The final night competition will be Saturday, September 5, 2026, at The Park West Theater. The box office and ticket sales will open at 5:00pm with the doors opening at 6:00pm and the competition starting promptly at 7:00pm.
ADVANCE TICKET SALES: Available tickets for this year’s contests will go on sale Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 12:30PM (CT). Please review the seating options below and call us at 312.527.9338 to make your reservation. Thereafter, reservations may be made by calling us between 11AM and 3:00PM Monday through Friday. Ticket reservations are subject to cancellation if payment is not received in our office within five (5) business days from the invoice date.
*** PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE CALL VOLUME AND THE AMOUNT OF TIME PER RESERVATION ALL CALLS FOR TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE PLACED ON A CALL-BACK LIST IN THE ORDER THE CALLS ARE RECEIVED IN THE OFFICE. WE THEN RETURN THE CALLS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE; HOWEVER, EACH RESERVATION TAKES SOME TIME TO COMPLETE, SO PLEASE BE PATIENT WE WILL REACH YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND IN THE ORDER YOUR CALL WAS RECEIVED.
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Join us as we celebrate Jim Flint’s 85th birthday—Eight-Five Years of Fabulous—on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Park West Theater in Chicago, Illinois. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of entertainment, special surprises, and guest stars featuring Tiffany Hunter, Tommie Ross, Joey Young, Alexandrea Diamond, Serenity Lopez, Jackie Couture, Antonio Edwards, Kourtney Devereaux, Isaiah Sanchez Hilton, Gadfrie Arbulu, Jessie Charbonier, Bob Waters, Angel Saez, Kirby Kolby, Mimi Marks, Maya Douglas, Tasha Long, Shantel D’Marco, Sunny Dee Lite, Leeann Feathers, Candi Stratton, Sassy Devine, and many more!
The box office opens at 6:00 p.m., followed by a social hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with entertainment beginning at 7:30 p.m. For information and reservations, please call 312.527.9338 or complete the attached form for confirmation.
Jim Flint and Continental Pageantry LLC are pleased to present the 23rd Annual Mr. Continental Pageant this Labor Day Weekend in Chicago, Illinois. Preliminary Night competition will be held on Friday, September4, 2026, at TBA. The box office and ticket sales will open at 4:00pm with the doors opening at 5:00pm and the competition starting promptly at 6:00pm. The final night competition will be Saturday, September 5, 2026, at The Park West Theater. The box office and ticket sales will open at 5:00pm with the doors opening at 6:00pm and the competition starting promptly at 7:00pm.
ADVANCE TICKET SALES: Available tickets for this year’s contests will go on sale Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 12:30PM (CT). Please review the seating options below and call us at 312.527.9338 to make your reservation. Thereafter, reservations may be made by calling us between 11AM and 3:00PM Monday through Friday. Ticket reservations are subject to cancellation if payment is not received in our office within five (5) business days from the invoice date.
*** PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE CALL VOLUME AND THE AMOUNT OF TIME PER RESERVATION ALL CALLS FOR TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE PLACED ON A CALL-BACK LIST IN THE ORDER THE CALLS ARE RECEIVED IN THE OFFICE. WE THEN RETURN THE CALLS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE; HOWEVER, EACH RESERVATION TAKES SOME TIME TO COMPLETE, SO PLEASE BE PATIENT WE WILL REACH YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND IN THE ORDER YOUR CALL WAS RECEIVED.
Discover a world where talent, artistry, and integrity shine. Our competitions celebrate individuality, professionalism, and the vibrant spirit of entertainment. Join a legacy that welcomes all who dare to dream and dazzle.
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Jim Flint's 85th Birthday Celebration
Monday Night | July 27, 2026
The Park West Theater
322 West Armitage
Chicago, Illinois 60614
$40
Box Office 5:00pm
Doors Open 6:00pm
Cocktails 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Showtime 7:30pm
Mr Continental Final Night
Saturday Night | September 5, 2026
The Park West Theater
322 West Armitage
Chicago, Illinois 60614
$75
Box Office 5:00pm
Doors Open 6:00pm
Pageant Promptly 7:00pm
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*** EACH CONTEST WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 ENTRIES PER DIVISION
AGE: Must be 21 years of age prior to the night of the competition
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CONTINENTAL NEWCOMER PAGEANTS - BASIC CONTEST RULES FOR 2025
1. We will accept the first 10 entries per division
2. Entry fee is $150.00
3. PRIZES:$1,000.00 for the winner in each division and $500.00 for the 1stAlternate
4. AGE: Must be 21 the night of competition April 19, 2025
5. EXPERIENCE: Must be a newcomer having only 2 years or less experience in drag performance and/or in pageantry competition. Have never ranked in the top 5 placement in any drag competition in the previous 2 years
6. Contestants will compete in Interview, Talent, Evening Gown / Formal Wear; with the top five in each division competing in the Final Question and Answer category.
7. TALENT: Limited to 5 minutes or less with no more than four dancers/extras in the talent.
** Apart from the rules that have been amended above, the Newcomer pageants will abide by all the rules and regulations set forth by the Continental Pageantry System (a copy of which is provided to all contestants).
*** EACH CONTEST WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 ENTRIES PER DIVISION
AGE: Must be 21 years of age prior to the night of the competition
________________________________________________
CONTINENTAL NEWCOMER PAGEANTS
BASIC CONTEST RULES FOR 2025
1. We will accept the first 10 entries per division
2. Entry fee is $150.00
3. PRIZES:$1,000.00 for the winner in each division and $500.00 for the 1stAlternate
4. AGE: Must be 21 the night of competition April 19, 2025
5. EXPERIENCE: Must be a newcomer having only 2 years or less experience in drag performance and/or in pageantry competition. Have never ranked in the top 5 placement in any drag competition in the previous 2 years
6. Contestants will compete in Interview, Talent, Evening Gown or Formal Wear, with the top five in each division competing in the Final Question and Answer category.
7. TALENT: Limited to 5 minutes or less with no more than four dancers/extras in the talent.
** Apart from the rules that have been amended above, the Newcomer pageants will abide by all the rules and regulations set forth by the Continental Pageantry System (a copy of which is provided to all contestants).
Please complete the form below and submit it directly to us. We will contact you directly to complete your reservation for Jim's 85th Birthday Party Celebration at The Park West Theater in Chicago on July 27, 2026. Tickets for the event are $40 per person. Advance tickets may be purchased with a credit card. All tickets at the door will be cash only. If you have any questions or would like to make your reservation by phone please contact us Monday through Friday from 11am until 3pm at 312.527.9338.
For information and reservations please give us a call ... it's our pleasure to assist you. Box office desk open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am until 4:00pm (CT), Sundays from 12:00pm until 3pm (CT) and Thursday through Sunday evenings after 6:30pm (CT).
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105 East Delaware Place | Chicago, Illinois | 312.944.6300
The Whitehall Hotel is a landmark destination on Delaware Place, one-half block west of famous Michigan Avenue shopping and dining, and east of Rush Street, a lively strip of vibrant hot-spots with the combination of traditional Chicago flare and international flavor in the Gold Coast neighborhood.
The Whitehall Hotel Chicago offers the charm of a bygone era in an upscale four-star boutique hotel setting steps from famed Michigan Avenue. Enjoy exquisite dining, thrilling nightlife, and an ineffable sense of history that pervades your experience. Throughout our rich history, The Whitehall has served as luxe accommodations with amenities to suit any traveler to Chicago.
SUPERIOR ROOM | SINGLE KING W/COMPLIMENTARY WIFI $159.00 PER NIGHT PLUS TAXES
SUPERIOR ROOM | 2 QUEEN BEDS W/COMPLIMENTARY WIFI $169.00 PER NIGHT PLUS TAXES
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