Pride Ball

Name: Pride Ball
Start: 2025-09-05T20:00:00-04:00
Location: 1214 Williston Rd South Burlington VT 05403

Schedule

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1214 Williston Rd South Burlington VT 05403 | South Burlington, VT

18+
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Step right up, queerdo darlings!
Welcome to Pride Ball 2025: Freak Show — the glitter-drenched, gender-bending, jaw-dropping queer circus like no other, hosted and produced by Vermont’s own Emoji Nightmare!
This ain’t your average circus. We’re talking a deliciously deviant spectacle featuring drag daredevils, burlesque beauties, sideshow stunners, clown chaos, mind-bending illusions, and dance performances that defy gravity and gender norms.
Featuring show-stopping performances by:
Dawn from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16
BOA from Canada’s Drag Race Season 1
...plus a whole cast of local and regional legends, misfits, and magical creatures.
Under the big top, DJ sets by Kate Kush and Rd Lght will keep the ring spinning all night long.
So dust off your sequins, unleash your inner oddity, and come be the freak you were born to be. The tent is open. The spotlight’s on you.
About Emoji Nightmare:
Emoji Nightmare has been performing across Vermont and the region since 2015 and is one of the state’s leading drag entertainers. She is host and producer of many of the largest LGBTQ+ events of the past decade. She is the co-founder of the Vermont chapter of Drag Story Hour and a multi-year nominee for Seven Days’ annual Daysies Awards for Best Drag Performer in Vermont.
About Dawn:
Dawn is the self-proclaimed “ethereal elf goddess of Brooklyn” and a standout queen from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16. Known for her whimsical, storybook looks (complete with elf ears!) and chaotic, lovable energy, Dawn brought big personality and big fashion—even if she never snagged a maxi challenge win. Originally from Raleigh, NC, this engineering grad turned drag star charmed fans with her nerdy glam, kooky humor, and iconic entrance: “Rise and shine, motherfuckers… it’s Dawn.” She placed 6th overall and embraced the “villain” title with a wink—just pure, chaotic fun.
About BOA:
After her explosive introduction on the iconic first season of Canada’s Drag Race, Boa has been making waves, earning laughs, and winning hearts throughout North America! An advocate for mental health, Boa often cites her own five year long recovery journey as a means to connect with others on a deeper level and spread awareness on substance abuse. If you’ve been following along with Boa’s health journey, you’ll know that she is no stranger to a gym, is in love with fitness, and has even become a certified yoga instructor to add to her lifestyle that she’s named “BOGA”! This neon diva brings energy and connection to the stage, online, and television with her most recent project being participating in the recent drag race spinoff “Slaycation”, where Boa, along with a handful of her worldwide drag race sisters were invited to vacation at a wintery chalet. During this iconic series Boa continued to steal the hearts of viewers, displayed her big personality, ridiculous humour, humanizing vulnerability, and infectious charm!