The Latex Ball

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🗓️August 22, 2026
📍Terminal 5, NYC
Presented by GMHC THE LATEX BALL
JUNE 21, 2025

10/08/2026

Your weekly hangout spot just dropped!

Our Clubhouse and Vogue Lounge are both open to EVERYONE ✨ Looking for a judgment-free space to read, connect with others, or simply take a moment to unwind? Just drop in!

📍307 W. 38th St., 4th Floor, NYC

Weekly schedule pinned in the comments 👀

09/26/2026

At the Latex Ball, we spotted Prince Javier Du’Mure-Versailles (Javier Du'Mure-Versailles) in a bedazzled pin which he wore as a way to pay homage to our fight against HIV/AIDS and remind everyone why we do this every year.

He also paid tribute to the very first Latex Ball in 1993 by wearing all white 🤍

09/24/2026

This is the next generation of Ballroom 👏👏👏

Thank you to the Father of the Platinum Boys for showing us what chosen family looks like ❤️

09/23/2026

Straight from Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball to the red carpets of the Latex Ball, it’s Mekhi Balenciaga!

As the recipient of the Willi Ninja Supreme Award, Mekhi shares why it’s so speical to be walking in Willi Ninja’s footsteps for the next generation of changemakers.

09/22/2026

At this year’s Latex Ball, our red carpet correspondent Kimberly Joneś takes a moment to shoutout the people behind-the-scenes who make the Ball happen every year.

We chat with Michael Hester, Co-CEO of GMHC, about his perspective on community, visibility, and our continued fight for health equity. This is why we do the Latex Ball every year❤️

09/21/2026

Quick fit check with ICON Mother Lola Gorgeous Gucci ✨

You already know she will ALWAYS show up flawless, head to toe 😍 Thank you for being an inspiration, Lola ❤️

09/20/2026

“A lot of the children didn’t have places to go, so the House of Xtravaganza gave that support to them.”

09/19/2026

Did someone call for an ICON? ⭐️

Icon Pioneer and Founder of the House of Mizrahi, Andre Mizrahi (Andre Clark) shares what life was like during the the Red Era at the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the imapct that Ballroom has had on his style.

09/18/2026

At this year’s Latex Ball, we got to chat with thee legendary International Ballroom Hall of Famer, Icon Freddie Elixir about why the community comes back to the Latex Ball every year.

09/17/2026

It’s always a ki with our queen Kimberly Joneś at the Latex Ball! We asked Ballroom icons Jack Mizrahi Haven Christopher Andre Hilton / Exotic Mugler what “GMHC” actually stands for and this was what happened...

Sound off in the comments if you know the abbreviation (no cheating) 👇

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GMHC Interstate Located At 307 West 38th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY
10018

Telephone

+12123671017

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