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Portland just unveiled Darcelle XV Plaza — a vibrant, newly transformed public space honoring the legendary drag icon Walter Cole, who passed away at 92. Once a forgotten city block, this park now features a colorful stage and canopy, celebrating queer culture and inclusivity. The city council unanimously approved the renaming just months after his death, recognizing his decades-long legacy as the oldest drag queen on record and the founder of Portland’s longest-running drag show. The plaza’s opening ceremony drew performers and leaders, with a grand celebration still to come — part of a broader downtown revitalization effort aimed at healing from the pandemic and reinvigorating the city’s heart.

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