The Royal Bloom Mini Deluxe Ball
Schedule
Fri, 16 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Museum of the City of New York | Astoria, NY
Father Marcus LaBeija Presents The Royal Bloom Mini-Deluxe BallPresented as part of the Crystal LaBeija Monument Initiative
The Royal Bloom Mini-Deluxe Ball celebrates Crystal LaBeija’s legacy and the chosen families of ballroom culture. This event honors resilience, creativity, and the dynamic spirit of ballroom while serving as a key awareness platform for the Crystal LaBeija Monument Initiative.
OTY Approved
Masters of the ceremony:
Icon Jack Gorgeous Gucci
Legendary Snookie West
DJ:
Byrell the Great
Date: May 16, 2025
Location: Museum of the City of New York, South Terrace
Entry: $30
🎟️ Please note: Tickets are now available for purchase online.
Space is limited — get your tickets today at TheRoyalBloomMiniDeluxeBall.eventbrite.com.
Tables:
VIP - $350
Deluxe - $250
Standard - $200
Table Reservations:
Father Marcus LaBeija - 917-403-2965
Cash App: $marcush2201
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
LSS and Ball Start: 6:00 PM
Categories:
1. OTA Best Dressed Spectator – “In Full Bloom”
Tonight, bloom into beauty! Your look should highlight the sophistication and vibrancy of florals, with patterns, embroidery, or embellishments that celebrate life, growth, and elegance. Judges will be looking for how well your outfit brings this theme to life, blending bold creativity with refined fashion. (MF, FF, GNC – 3 Trophies | $500 Grand Prize)
2. OTA Performance – “In Living Color”
Tonight, the ballroom floor is your canvas, and you are the artist. Dazzle in bold, vibrant colors enhanced by reflective or light-enhancing materials like sequins, metallics, or LEDs. Judges will evaluate your precision in vogue elements, creativity in your costume, and your ability to electrify the audience. Bring the energy, the color, and the brilliance—make the room come alive in living color! (Drags vs Women’s vs FQ, BQVF, Twist, Old Way – 6 Trophies | $1000 Grand Prize)
3. OTA Runway – “Kingdom Come”
Your reign begins now! Step onto the runway and declare your place in the kingdom with a look inspired by the majesty and pageantry of coronation ceremonies. Metallic accents (gold, silver, or bronze) must be incorporated to symbolize your power and status. Judges will be looking for confidence, poise, and how well your look embodies the elegance, pride, and authority of royalty. Bring the essence of a ruler—unapologetic, bold, and divine!(European, AA, FF – 3 Trophies | $1000 Grand Prize)
4. OTA Face – “Crystal Clear”
Crystal LaBeija’s legacy shines bright, and tonight, so will you. Present your flawless face in a look inspired by the clarity and brilliance of a crystal. Flawless skin, symmetry, and glow are key—judges want to see radiance that captivates the panel. Your look should include shimmering or reflective elements like rhinestones or metallic embellishments. Think iridescent details on the cheeks, glimmering highlighter, and glossy lips that catch the light with every turn. A soft pastel color palette or a monochromatic icy white ensemble will complete the luminous effect. Prove that you are the ultimate jewel of the evening! (MF, Women’s vs Drags vs FQ, GNC – 5 Trophies | $2,000 Grand Prize)
5. Executive Realness – "Black Ivy & Hidden Figures"
Tonight, you are the embodiment of Black excellence, intellect, and poise. Inspired by the timeless sophistication of Black Ivy League style and the brilliance of the Hidden Figures who shaped history from behind the scenes, your look must exude prestige and power. Whether as a polished HBCU scholar or corporate titan in tailored suiting and collegiate-inspired layers, or as a poised trailblazer in vintage-inspired elegance that nods to the Black women who revolutionized industries, your presence should command the room. Judges will be looking for precision, poise, and the authenticity of your Realness—can you convince the panel that you belong at the table, or that you own the whole damn building? Do your research! (MF, FF – 2 Trophies | $750 Grand Prize)
6) Sex Siren – "The Solar Flare Effect"
Tonight, ignite the runway with a heat so intense it rivals the sun itself. Inspired by the fiery brilliance of a solar flare, your look should radiate sensuality, confidence, and untouchable allure. You should be in shades of gold, orange, and red—whether it’s molten-hot fabrics, sheer illusions, or liquid metallics that glisten with every move. Bring the seduction, the smolder, and the undeniable presence of a celestial body in motion. The judges want to see the burn, the glow, and the undeniable heat—will your sex appeal shine the brightest? (MF, FF – 2 Trophies | $500 Grand Prize)
