Jason &
DeMarco join Jennifer Hudson at Gay Days on Oct. 7

"Spirit pop" duo and Advocate cover boys Jason & DeMarco will appear Saturday, October 7 at the annual "Gay Days" celebration at the Disneyland theme parks in Anaheim, Calif., organizers announced last week. The singers will unveil some of their latest dance mixes as part of the "Kingdom" dance party scheduled for Saturday night at the House of Blues in the Downtown Disney complex.

Headlining the party is the previously announced Jennifer Hudson, the American Idol finalist who won a coveted featured role in the new film version of DreamGirls. Hudson is expected to sing at least one song from the film.

The "Kingdom" dance party will be hosted by Alec Mapa and Wilson Cruz. Also appearing, organizers recently announced, will be Glenn Scarpelli (One Day at a Time), Calpernia Addams, and Road Rules lasses Rachel and Veronica. "Kingdom" is one of two celebrity-studded parties sponsored by Gay Days Anaheim. A welcome party on Friday, October 6, called "Wonderland" will take place at Brennan's Jazz Kitchen.

The parties are part of a three-day unofficial event, not endorsed by the Walt Disney Co., that brings as many as 30,000 or more LGBT people to the Anaheim theme parks, gathering on Saturday, October 7, in Disneyland and on Sunday, October 8, in Disney's California Adventure. Additional events for bears, parents, youths, and women are planned, along with scavenger hunts, film screenings, group meals, and other events. Those attending typically wear red shirts to be visible among other park guests. For information on the full itinerary for the weekend or to buy tickets to the parties, go to GayDaysAnaheim.com.