FREEDOM DAY BALL: A Pride x Juneteenth Crossover

Schedule

Fri Jun 19 2026 at 08:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Highpoint | Newburgh, NY

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Ballroom event celebrating Black Queer freedom! Come as a spectator (Gen. Public) or sign up to compete for trophy & cash (Black LGBTQ folk)
About this Event

DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM!
BALLROOM CATEGORIES:
  • Say It Loud! (OTA Commentator VS Commentator) - Give your best vocal presence over a vogue beat! Must use at least 3 of the following words: BLACK \ PRIDE \ FREE \ LOUD \ POWER
  • Revolutionary Runway (OTA Runway) - Model your favorite Black Queer revolutionary. Must provide a reference photo to show the judges who you are representing with your look!
  • Over The Horizon (OTA Baby Vogue) - This one is for the folks new to vogue and have practiced for less than 2 years. Judges score based on effort, and clear knowledge of at least 3 vogue elements expressed.
  • Freedom Embodied (OTA Vogue Fem) - Express freedom in the body with your best vogue performance! Judges score based on full use of all 5 vogue elements present with creative flair.
  • Reach for the Heavens (OTA Hands) - Arm control and hand precision! Must wear gloves. Performance judged based on movement, skill & storytelling ability.
  • Black Rodeo (BQ Realness) - Time for the cowboys to show off in their best rodeo attire! Judges score based on realness, presentation, confidence, demeanor and rodeo swag!
  • Afro-Futurism (FQ Bizarre) - Time for fashion dreamers of the future to shine! Bring us your best afro-futuristic look for the runway! Judges score based on uniqueness, craftmanship, flair, and overall design.
  • Miss Juneteenth (FF Runway) - Wear a red, black, or green formal gown & answer a short questionnaire about what Black liberation looks like to you. Judges score based on response and overall presentation.
  • Best Dressed Spectator - Who is the best dressed out of the crowd of guests? Take it to the runway and let the judges decide who won the night with their look!

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Where is it happening?

Highpoint, 245 Liberty Street, Newburgh, United States

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USD 0.00 to USD 20.00

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