BTL Staff
This years Motor City Pride featured four performance stages and one underground dance club. 2016 performers included: DJ Selina Style, DVJ Mark, Jaimie Wilson, Shadina, Jonathan Celestin, a Drag Review feat. Sabin, Kim Chi, Adore Delano, Jason Michael, Sing OUT Loud, Sam Tolson, Alise King, Jason Maek and Zaena, Steve Grand, Jeffrey Austin, 666chainz, Averett Robey, Tiran Burrell, Nadine Marshall, Jason B. Crawford, March of the Ant, Nice Demere, Damon "Magic" Poetry, Intellect, J Anthony Trimble, Young Kaii,All Day Monday, Sandy Mulligan and the Gypsies, Beautiful Showcase feat. The Detroit Invasion, Ricky Simone, RayGiftedKeys and Sandra Valls.
Motor City Pride Performances
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