United Court of the Lone Star Empire, Inc.
a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization
Dallas, Texas

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CORONATION WEEKEND COST

We have two Coronation Weekend Registration Packages available. A la carte tickets are also available for each day individually.

Advance event registration is required. No tickets will be sold at the door.

PACKAGE # 1:
ALL Friday, Saturday & Sunday events are included for the one all-inclusive price of $175.00!
Events are listed below.

Wristband must be worn all weekend for event access.

PACKAGE # 2:
Includes all Friday, Saturday, and Sunday events - except for the Sunday Victory Brunch for $135.
(NO Sunday Victory Brunch ticket).

Wristband must be worn all weekend for event access.

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Other:

A la Carte tickets for individual days are also available on the registration site

Wristband must be worn all weekend for event access.

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SPONSORS AND DONORS

If you would like to be a sponsor or donor of Coronation 50 please click on this link for opportunities:   **Sponsor/Donor Link**

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SCHEDULED EVENTS

FRIDAY EVENTS

Out-of-Town Show and Food:   

Friday, October 18th – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Dallas Eagle
(NOTE: Music files must be MP3 format-emailed in advance).
Food provided by the Dallas Eagle.
Shuttle buses are provided from the hotel to the Dallas Eagle - a continuous loop.

 

Bar Tour:   

Friday, October 18th – Buses loading at 8:30 p.m. – Dallas Eagle
Leaving the Dallas Eagle at 8:45 p.m. for the gayborhood (TMC, S4, Rose Room, Hamburger Mary's, Woody's) and
ending the evening at the Hidden Door.
Food will be served at the Hidden Door. 

Buses leave the Hidden Door at approximately midnight.

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Social Room:   

Friday, October 18th – Crowne Plaza – Downtown - Bryan Ballroom Level
For those wishing to stay at the hotel, we will provide a social room - beginning at 9:30 p.m. with games, activities, soft beverages, and light snacks. The social room closes at 1:30 a.m.

 

SATURDAY EVENTS

Coronation 50 Celebration & Reception:

Saturday, October 19th Celebration & Reception at 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Crowne Plaza – Downtown - Bryan Ballroom Level

Cheese & Fruit with signature cocktail & signature mocktails.
Come and celebrate our history and legacy.​

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Coronation Ball and Lunch:

Saturday, October 19th. The program begins at 2:30 p.m. – Crowne Plaza – Downtown - Bryan Ballroom

Late lunch will be served. Vegan plate is available upon request - ordered at online registration.
Vendor market during Coronation.
(no intermissions/breaks planned - please dress accordingly)

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After Coronation Celebration:

Saturday, October 19th at 8 p.m. – Hidden Door
Shuttle service provided – first bus loads at 7:30 p.m. continuous loop
Food served at the Hidden Door.
Shuttles leave Hidden Door at midnight for the hotel.

 

Social Room:   

Saturday, October 19th – Crowne Plaza – Downtown - Bryan Ballroom Level

For those wishing to stay at the hotel, we will provide a social room - beginning at 8:30 p.m. with games, activities,
soft beverages, and light snacks. The social room closes at 1 a.m.

 

SUNDAY EVENTS

Victory Brunch:

Sunday, October 20th Doors open at 10:30 a.m. at Crowne Plaza – Downtown - Bryan Ballroom Level
The brunch food & program will begin at 11 a.m.

 

Jell-O Shot Party and Victory Show:

Sunday, October 20th – 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – TMC - The Mining Company
Self-transportation/Carpool.
Food served by Hunky's Hamburgers/The Hamburger Man

Victory Show starts at 4 p.m. and will benefit the Reign 50 Travel Fund.

 

REGISTRATION

Registration is OPEN.    **Register for Coronation HERE**

       

**Advance registration is REQUIRED.**

Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 26th at 4 p.m. Central Time

**No at-the-door tickets will be sold.

Registration check-in will begin on Friday, October 19th at 2 p.m. lower level - the Bryan Ballroom area.
All registrants will receive a wristband that must be worn all weekend for entry.

For any registration concerns or issues please contact Wayne at:  Registration@DallasCourt.org

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HOST HOTEL

Crowne Plaza – Downtown Dallas
1015 Elm St, Dallas, Texas
This historic hotel in beautiful downtown Dallas has a unique and rich history. Remodeled in 2021.
We are excited to contract this new venue for Coronation 50. This hotel hosts many LGTBQIA events - 

including Purple Party, Black Pride, Southern Pride, Miss Gay USofA Pageants, and much, much more!

The management welcomes our Courtiers for a fun party weekend.
Room Rate: $149 per night + taxes for One King or Two Queen
**Hotel parking garage deeply discounted parking for Coronation attendees $10 per night**
Reservation Deadline: Thursday, September 26th at 4 p.m. Central Time
The block is by space available. Book early!

The hotel will monitor reservations and expand our block as needed - if rooms are available.

 

Other hotel details:

• Hotel Check-IN is at 3pm. 

• Reservation must be made with credit card - or a one-night deposit.

• Cancellations must be 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a late cancellation fee of one room night.

• Hotel Check-OUT is 12 noon.

• If you are arriving AFTER 6pm - please call hotel.

• Coronation attendees receive the deeply discounted parking garage fee of $10 per night.

• Carpooling recommended. Also, as a historic building the parking garage could feel low clearance and narrow.
  Large trucks and oversized vehicles are not recommended by the UCLSE. 

• DART 'West End Transportation Center' is 2 blocks from the hotel providing Light Rail service and Bus service.

• Watch thy Wigs and Crowns!!! Historic hallway ceilings are lower than modern-day hotels. If you are tall... consider
  placing crown on your head in the Ballroom area.  :-)   (Bedrooms and Ballrooms have higher ceilings).

• For those with mobility issues, we suggest dropping them off at the front door for ease of access - instead of the parking garage.

 

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Reserve online:  **UCLSE Dallas Coronation Hotel Link**

Please reserve under our group event so that we may have credit for your stay and meet our contractual requirements.
 

If you need to reserve by phone, please call reservations: 877-227-6963  Event Name:  UCLSE Coronation
If you need to speak to the host hotel directly please call: (214) 742-5678

For any hotel room block concerns or issues you cannot resolve with the hotel,
please contact Wayne at:  Registration@DallasCourt.org
 

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TRANSPORTATION

The UCLSE will provide transportation on Friday & Saturday.

**Friday - Crowne Plaza Hotel to the Dallas Eagle for the Out-of-Town Show (continuous service until bar tour)

**Friday - The Bar Tour will depart from the Dallas Eagle to the gayborhood and then the Hidden Door. (scheduled service)

**Friday - Hiden Door to the Crowne Plaza - Downtown. (scheduled service)

**Saturday - Crowne Plaza to Hidden Door - After Coronation (continuous service)

The schedule will be posted on our website and available in print at the event.

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PROTOCOL

Will be accepted electronically **IN ADVANCE**.
 
Visiting Court designees will submit their protocol in an editable WORD Document to the
Protocol Team at: Protocol@DallasCourt.org
The deadline for electronic submission is: 11:59 p.m. central time on Thursday, October 10th.

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• Use Arabic numbers (5, 10, 25, 43, etc...)

• Do NOT use Roman numerals (V, X, XV).

• Roman numerals will NOT be announced.  

• For any less common or tricky pronunciations - the emcees would appreciate phonetic helpers.

 

Dallas recognizes the one title—one walk policy.
Guests will be announced with their highest title presented. (Board titles are recognized along with perpetual and line titles).
Titles bestowed by the Reigning Monarchs as well as any title bestowed by our founder Empress Jose’ and Queen Mother I, Empress Nicole the Great will be recognized.
Dynastic names, houses, ball announcements, and "whoopty-dos" are not allowed.

Individuals with excessive sir names will be edited.

Do Not Add Crap to Your Protocol!!!!
We reserve the right to edit all protocols submitted.

 

Your organization's FINAL Protocol should be emailed to Protocol@dallascourt.org

The deadline for electronic submission is: 11:59 p.m. central time on Thursday, October 10th.
 

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PROGRAM BOOK ADS

The program will be a collectible paper book.
The program book will be provided to all registered attendees.
The size is 8.5x11 in portrait format.  Please use a .25 inch border
Files must be sent as a PDF. Files should be rendered at the preferred 600 dpi (but no less than 300 dpi). 

The ad submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. central time on Thursday, September 26.

There is no provision for late ads.

For more information contact Mickey at:  ProgramAds@DallasCourt.org

Program Rates:  $125    **Program Ad Submission & Payment Link**

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CONSIDERATIONS

Please provide your own make-up towels.
No open flames, confetti or glitter tossing, please.
No nudity, bare breasts, or bare buttocks, per Texas Law.
No live animals in the Ballroom.
You must be at least 21 years of age to attend.
There will be shuttle transportation provided on Friday & Saturday.

The hotel has a restaurant. 
Before arriving at hotel we suggest you bring water and snacks to your room since the hotel is downtown.

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SHOW MUSIC

If you would like to perform in one of our shows please email your music to the appropriate address below.

Music must be sent as a MP3 file.
No other formats will work.

In the email please say which show,  your name & your title, and name of the song.

Show line-up order will be: Reigning Monarchs, Line Members, and Past Monarchs
Music will fade on each number as tipping stops.

Show Music Deadline: Thursday, September 26th at 4 p.m. Central Time

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Out-of-Town Show - Send music to:   OutOfTownShowMusic@DallasCourt.org

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Victory Show - Send music to:   VictoryShowMusic@DallasCourt.org 

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On behalf of the Membership, Board of Directors, and the College of Monarchs

we are excited to host you in Dallas for Coronation 50.

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