Queer Diwali Ball 2026: Rang Mahal

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The only LGBTQIA+-centered Diwali celebration in the Tri-State area: drag, music, dance & a Diwali Mela. All proceeds benefit Desi Rainbow. 🪔✨ Queer Diwali Ball is back for its fourth year, bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever! ✨🪔 ⏳ Early bird pricing ends October 31st. Get your tickets before the price goes up! 👉🏽 https://tinyurl.com/QueerDiwaliBall Every year, LGBTQIA+ South Asians are left without a place to celebrate Diwali as our full selves. We’re told to pick between our families, our faith, our culture, and who we are. Queer Diwali Ball is the only LGBTQIA+-centered Diwali celebration in the Tri-State area: a night where every part of us gets to shine. 💖 🌺 Theme: Rang Mahal Come dressed for the palace of colors. Bring the jewels, the drama, the full filmi glamour. 👑 What to expect 🎭 Dazzling performers bringing music, dance, and drag to the stage 🪔 A vibrant Diwali Mela with community vendors 🍛 Food from our catering partner, Tagmo NYC 🎶 Music by DJ DynAmite Hosts and performers 💖 Hosted by Malai 🌟 Featuring Bertha Vanayshun ✦ Tamasha Bhosle ✦ Hariqbal Basi ✦ Bon Abhijeet ✦ DJ DynAmite Schedule 6:00 PM: Doors open, Diwali Mela begins 6:30 PM: Show begins 10:00 PM: Event ends 🌈 Supporting Desi Rainbow All proceeds benefit Desi Rainbow, which supports LGBTQIA+ South Asians and their families. 🛍️ Vendors and exhibitors Artists, makers, small businesses, corporations, nonprofits, and community organizations: get a table at the Diwali Mela and connect with LGBTQIA+ South Asians and their families. Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/QDBVendor 🤝 Sponsorship Help us light up the night! Sponsorship details: https://tinyurl.com/QueerDiwaliBall Thank you to our sponsors and partners 💎 Platinum Sponsors: The Silk Bridge Team at eXp Realty, plus Rajat Rana & Nathanael Porembka 🥉 Bronze Sponsor: Intro 🍛 Catering Partner: Tagmo NYC 🤝 Event Partner: Brooklyn Community Pride Center

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