The image of the Queen of the Parade resounds across cultures, yet often remains unexamined in our society. Purity, fertility, sexuality, power & triumph-- all this & more is wrapped up in what the queen has historically symbolized. Incorporating exaggerated proportions, outré fashion, live performance, and cutting-edge media are incorporated into the queen's gown. This installation presents an over-the-top 20-foot depiction of a typical parade queen that challenges the audience to think about what this image of femininity means to them.