The inaugural Str8UpGayPorn Awards kicked off Gay Pride weekend in New York City on June 22nd, 2017. Hosted by comedic legend and cultural icon Sandra Bernhard, the extravaganza was held at popular NYC concert venue Stage 48, and included performances by Detox and Trinity Taylor from RuPaul's Drag Race. Most notably, the event assembled the biggest stars and studios under one roof in decades.