QLD Queen's Ball Chocolate Heart Sparkles

Since 1962, the Queen’s Ball has been the heart of drag culture in Queensland, a night where sequins met resistance and joy became protest. In an era when queerness was criminalised and drag could lead to arrest, the Ball created space for LGBTQIA+ people to gather, perform, and be unapologetically seen.

Now recognised as the longest-running continuous gay event in the world, the Queen’s Ball is more than a celebration — it’s a legacy of survival, reinvention, and fierce community care. For over 60 years, queens, kings, and gender-diverse performers have used the stage to transform shame into pride and visibility into power.

 Among the many icons of this tradition:

·      Dame Sybil von Thorndyke (Laurie Deane) — whose drag persona helped launch the first Ball in 1962, using glamour as a form of quiet resistance.

·      Wanda D’Parke — a fixture of Brisbane’s drag scene, blending biting humour with political insight.

·      Destiny Haz Arrived — a contemporary force whose performance and advocacy embody the strength of today’s queer community.

 Beyond the stage, the Ball also honours those who work behind the scenes — community leaders in HIV prevention, youth support, trans rights, and queer health. Their work, like drag itself, keeps the community alive, proud, and thriving.

Our Chocolate Heart Sparkles are made in honour of this legacy and is made with rich, handmade hearts of indulgent chocolate, finished with a sprinkle of celebration:


Gold and silver for the trailblazers, and 
Rainbow for the future they made possible.

These aren’t just sweet treats — they’re a nod to drag’s power to gather, uplift, and resist. Perfect for backstage rituals, protest picnics, or quiet moments with chosen family, they remind us that joy can be defiant and dazzling.

Because drag isn’t just a performance.
It’s protest. It’s care. It’s community.
And every movement deserves a little sparkle.