The Red Sox welcomed drag queens to Fenway Park as part of their traditional Pride Night.

The Boston Red Sox hosted their annual Pride Night on Monday and continued their tradition of hosting a drag show inside the gates of Fenway Park while also welcoming drag queens onto the field for the ceremonial first pitch.

Ahead of what was a 10-8 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night, fans of all ages entered the gates of the historic ballpark and were greeted by a drag show on a stage built right in front of some of the concessions. 

The Red Sox and their Pride-themed logo on X shared a video of various men dressed in drag dancing for fans before the first pitch of the contest.

Speaking of the first pitch, the drag queens who participated in the show, as well as individuals representing various LGBTQ+ causes and organizations in Boston, were welcomed onto the diamond with the stadium’s announcer urging fans in attendance to applaud them.

“We know that visibility and inclusivity in sports not only affirm the right of everyone to participate and along, but also enrich the spirit of competition and camaraderie,” the announcer said over the stadium’s loudspeakers. 

“When teams, front offices, and fans come together to create welcoming environments, everyone can thrive and we prove that we are all better when we stand together.”

The Boston Legacy Football Club of the NWSL, the Boston Fleet of the PWHL, Boston Common Golf, the Boston Bruins, and Boston Celtics were all mentioned as having representatives on the field for the ceremonial first pitch.

The Red Sox have welcomed drag queens to Fenway Park for their annual Pride Night dating back to at least 2022, according to archived Getty Images. 

The Red Sox promoted Pride Night leading up to the game with an exclusive ticket purchasing offer where fans would receive a Red Sox hat in Pride colors while also inviting them to attend a Pride Party – presumably the drag show – inside Fenway Park prior to the game starting.

• The home, called “Starcastle” but known to locals as “The Mushroom House,” has a bumpy, white outside with mushroom-like domes on several parts of the house.
• It is on sale for $1,500,000.
• Instagram users loved the view, but not the mushroomy look.

A Connecticut home for sale was featured on the social media account Zillow Gone Wild in June for its unique, mushroom-like appearance.

The home, called “Starcastle” but known to locals as “The Mushroom House,” has a bumpy, white outside with mushroom-like domes covering several sections of the house.

Now, you can buy this ‘trippy’ home for $1,500,000.

Why is it called the Mushroom House?

The home was designed by architect Roy Mason in 1985 for Ed Roman, the owner of Las Vegas’ Ed Roman Guitars and Danbury’s Eastcoast Music Mall, according to Zillow Gone Wild.

Rather than being a square or rectangle shape like many houses, the Mushroom House is rounded and lumpy, as if covered by bubbling white cement. 

One particularly prominent column looks especially like a mushroom, but mushroom-cap-like domes cover several different sections of the house.

The listing, held by Lisa Weisenberger of Luks Reality, says that this is a “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of Connecticut’s most iconic homes.”

“A home this rare doesn’t just make memories—it builds them,” it adds.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have? Other features?

The 5,036 square foot Mushroom House has four bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Zillow Gone Wild points out special features like a sunken conversation pit, an open concept living room with a “landing/DJ area/chill zone” above and wide windows in many of the rooms that allow those inside to take in the panoramic vistas.

Outside, there’s a pool, a gazebo and a large smiley face.

In addition to a private home, the listing says the property has potential to be an Airbnb, a wedding venue or an “unforgettable weekend escape.”

Where is the Zillow Gone Wild CT mushroom house?

The Mushroom House can be found at 155 Shortwoods Rd. in New Fairfield, Connecticut.

It is located between two state parks, Squantz Pond State Park and Pootatuck State Forest, giving it expansive views. It overlooks Squantz Pond and Candlewood Lake in addition to the protected parklands.

It has 23.5 acres of private land, with woods, sculpted gardens and a pool.

The home is 71 miles from New York City.

“This property feels like its own private kingdom—yet remains just a short, scenic drive from NYC,” says the listing.

Instagram users ask, is the view worth the house’s ugliness?

Instagram users loved the view, but not the mushroom-y look. Some compared it to ant hill, while others referred to it as “Tatooine.”

“I’m trying to decide if the view is worth living in that monstrosity,” said Ashley Govea, or user @mrsgovea10. “The fact that I’m confused speaks volumes to how good that view is.”

“The best thing about this house is the view,” said Judy, @btwimjudy.

“I really love weird houses but I couldn’t live in that,” said Judy Kepes, @judykepes.