World of Red Ball 5: Rulers of the Red World

The World of Red Ball is The Center's signature World AIDS Day event that uses voguing to honor the perseverance and strength of LGBTQ+ people living with HIV & AIDS. It creates a safe space to reflect and celebrate those we have lost to HIV & AIDS as well as those continually fighting. As we enter our fourth year, our goal is to continue hosting a thoughtfully curated event focused on education, engagement, and support for one of the communities most impacted by HIV/AIDS—the ballroom community.

World of Red Ball

Join us for Rulers of the Red World honoring World AIDS Day, an unforgettable evening celebrating resilience, unity, and remembrance. Step into a cosmic red-themed wonderland honoring those we’ve lost and supporting those living with HIV/AIDS.

MC: Legendary Snookie West

DJ: Legendary Byrell The Great 

Join us as we uplift the community through fabulous competition, celebrate lives lived and lost, and pay tribute to the enduring spirit of those impacted by HIV/AIDS.

Monday, December 1, 2025
6-11 p.m.
Ideal Glass Studios, 9 West 8th St, New York, New York 10011

Hosted by:

NYC Father Icon Yo Yo Tisci

Curator

International Father Will Chanel

Curator

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The World of Red Ball is free and open all members of the LGBTQ+ community and our allies.

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CATEGORIES

Grand Prize: Mr & Ms Red World $$$$ Trophy & Crown

2 Winners: 1 Male Figure, 1 Female Figure

OTA Trilogy Q&A (Brains, Beauty, & Body). Your crowning look must be RED, but before you get your 10’s the judges must also see your brains. There will be a Q&A in order to get your 10’s so please speak eloquently and into the mic!

Best Dressed: Presentation – Sophisticated In Red $$$

3 Trophies, 1 Grand Prize Winner

First impressions are everlasting…. Speak through your fashion! Let your sophisticated style rule the runway! *Shoes and accessories don’t need to be red

Runway: Sportswear $$$

2 Trophies, 1 Grand Prize Winner

Bring it to the runway in a stylish ready to wear look. Your look must be trendy, well constructed and fit like a glove. Ahhh! What the hell, wear a red glove!

Face: Formal Wear/Evening Gown $$$

3 Trophies, 1 Grand Prize Winner

This category in pageantry often shows the contestants in their most regal forms. Come in a formal wear or evening gown that looks and fits exquisitely. Hair in place! Ready to compete!

Performance: Talent $$$

3 Trophies, 1 Grand Prize Winner

Dressed in any character of your choice, fictional or non, bring us the look and the performance that embodies the character you choose. Be creative! It’s going to be competitive!

Realness: Mr. & Ms Congeniality $$$

6 Trophies, 2 Grand Prize Winners

Being real is not about being rude or having the toughest attitude. Show us you are real not with hostility but by becoming Mr. or Ms. Congeniality.

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World of Red Ball 4

World of Red Ball 4

Get into scenes from the 2024 World of Red Ball. The event was held at the Park Avenue Christian Church and featured the theme A Red Space Odyssey.

Video by: BRTB TV