New York City Hall marked Pride Month with its first-ever Pride Ball, transforming City Council chambers into a vibrant ballroom showcase. The event celebrated LGBTQ New Yorkers from across the five boroughs. The event featured a runway for artists and creators, along with the council’s inaugural Battle of the Boroughs.
It highlighted performers and dancers from organizations including Make the Road NY, the LGBT Center, Caribbean Equality Project, and Destination Tomorrow. During the celebration, Councilmember Chi Ossé honored actress and writer Hari Nef, recognized as the first openly transgender woman signed to IMG Models and to appear on the cover of ELLE UK’s “Icons of Change” issue.
Among the evening’s winners, Lana Patel of Caribbean Equality Project took the “Face” category, while Afrofutur1st Garçon of Destination Tomorrow earned “Best Dressed.”
