Yonkers Pride Mini Ball
CATEGORIES (cash prizes & trophies):
OTA Old Way vs. OTA New Way
Good vs Bad with a prop of choice. Old Way all in black. New Way in silver & white outfit (2 trophies, battling for cash)
OTA Voguing Femme
Give us your favorite ballerina outfit in pink & white with white footwear
BQ up in Drag
Show us your brightest mermaid effect
OTA Realness
School-boy vs School-girl: Give us your best book smart look
OTA Face
Washed vs Painted
OTA Runway
Tribute to Pioneer Grandfather Hector Xtravaganza. Give us his classic tux with tulle runway effect in black & white
Grand Prize: OTA Bizarre – Presented by Webster Bank
Tribute to Pioneer Ross Infiniti, all that glitters in gold sequence and feather effect
THE CREW:
Commentator: NY Overseer Neko Lanvin
Beats by DJ Ultraviolet
JUDGES:
Icon Hall of Famer Luna Khan
Icon Father Stan Elle
Legendary Father Julian De La Blanca
Legendary God Mother Veronika Mugler
Sydney Xtravaganza
SCHEDULE:
7:00pm – Doors Open
8:30pm – LSS/Ball Begins
10:30pm – Ball Ends
11:00pm – Doors Close
DIRECTIONS:
Traveling from NYC in public transit? Take the Metro North at Grand Central or Harlem-125th to Yonkers (ETA 20 mins).
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
New York-Presbyterian Westchester
POLICY
Yonkers Pride Mini Ball is a safe space for all. No to sexism, homophobia, transphobia, racism, ageism, ableism, body shaming or any form of discrimination. Yes to equality, diversity, creativity, participating, learning, new experiences and LOVE.
The Ballroom scene is a safe space for LGBTQ+ community. It has started by African-American and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities in NYC. All visitors will respect as we celebrate the Ballroom culture and its roots. If you are not from this community, please be mindful of the space you take up. Respect the performers and the space of the performers. If you want to participate and walk the Ball, take some time beforehand to learn what it means. Everybody is welcome to feel free and loved.
We reserves the right to remove any guest from the venue for any unruly behavior. It will not be tolerated. VALID PHYSICAL Government issued ID is mandatory for entry. Only 21+ for alcoholic beverages.
SAFER SPACE PRINCIPLES
If this is your first time at a Ball, please read through the policy info above, and get to know the Ballroom culture and its history.
We do not accept harassment or discrimination during Yonkers Pride Mini Ball. We respect each other’s differences and try not to make assumptions. Indivisible human dignity belongs to everyone. We can and are allowed to disagree with each other respectfully. Improper behavior is always addressed and not tolerated.
If you experience or notice behavior that violates these principles during the Mini Ball, report it to any Yonkers Pride Board Member on site.
