Yas queen! RuPaul's DragCon kicks off in spectacular style as Drag Race stars wear extravagant wigs and skyscraper heels for the annual convention in London
Fans of RuPaul's Drag Race will descend on London today as the show's annual convention kicks off.
The two-day event, which takes place at the ExCel convention centre, encourages fans to dress up for the 'world's most inclusive party'.
This weekend, hundreds of Drag Queens from all over the world will walk to the main stage on the famous pink carpet.
The convention officially kicked off this morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Amanda Tears and Brittany Von Bottocks, both of whom appeared in the Belgian series.
Michelle Visage – judge for the US, UK and Australian series – will take to the stage this afternoon alongside members of the season two cast.
Pictured: Drag Queen arrives for the first day of Rupaul's DragCon at London's Excel Center this morning
The American singer, 55, put on a stylish show this morning as she took to the stage for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The judge styled her gray hair in Hollywood-style waves and a chic black bedazzled co-ord set.
During the two-day extravaganza, fans of the show will also get the chance to meet their favorite stars from the series.
General admission tickets started from £40 for single-day entry, while 'All Star' guests paid £200 for VIP entry for both days.
Well-known faces appearing over the weekend include Patty Pam-Pam from the Dutch series and Kelly Heelton, who participated in the German show.
In addition to a 'Drag Queen Story Time', several stars will take part in a musical performance inspired by the new Mean Girls film.
Former RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestant Tia Kofi – who took part in the second series – will also take to the stage for a performance this afternoon.
Vanity Milan – who took part in the third series of the UK Drag Race – has been asked to close the convention tomorrow afternoon with a performance on the Main Stage.
Ginger Johnson (center) at the opening of RuPaul's DragCon UK 2024 at the ExCeL in London
As she walked the pink carpet this morning, a drag queen was pictured wearing a red and black striped corset and butterfly wings
RuPaul's Drag Race Michelle Visage, 55, put on a glamorous display at the official opening ceremony this morning
This Drag Queen wore a striking silver dress with matching opera gloves and statement corsage
Fans of the show were able to cheer on the participants from the sidelines as the convention kicked off this morning
This Drag Queen wore a white sparkly bodysuit and matching knee-high boots as they walked the pink carpet
As she walked the pink carpet this morning, a drag queen was pictured wearing a red and black striped corset and butterfly wings.
Meanwhile, another wore a white sparkly bodysuit and matching knee-high boots as they walked the pink carpet.
In addition, a third wore a striking silver dress with matching opera gloves and statement corsage.
RuPaul's Drag Race has been running since 2009 and the British series started 10 years later in October 2019.
In 2020, furious fans branded the convention a 'shambles' after having to queue outside the venue for hours amid reports the event was overbooked on the first day.
Those who attended the event took to social media to share their anger after waiting four hours to enter the convention.