# Event Details - **Event Name**: 6th Annual Gulf Coast Awards Ball: Let's Go Back - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 11:59 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrating the Gulf Coast's amazing history! ? Let's remember the incredible people who have made this region so special, from past to present and beyond! ? Admission: 4 - 5pm $30 5 - 6pm $40 6 - End $50 LSS 5:30PM (ON TIME LIKE LAST AWARDS) First Category 6:30pm Welcome to the 6th Annual Gulf Coast Awards Ball! The Gulf Coast has experienced countless unforgettable ballroom moments birthed by icons, legends, and trailblazers from state to state. Tonight, as we honor our 2025 Contenders of the Year, we also pay homage to some of our most cherished Gulf Coast Balls and the contenders who made them legendary. You have two options tonight: • Bring it like the winner of your category, or • Pay homage to a moment from your category by recreating a look or theme inspired by one of the historic balls listed below. Please note: • A photo reference is required (no phones). • Looks do not have to be exact, but show effort and authenticity. • Do your research, and search multiple social media platforms or reach out to a Gulf Coast veteran for inspiration. Let’s relive and celebrate a few of the many iconic moments in Gulf Coast Ballroom history! With over 5k in cash prizes! Historic Gulf Coast Ball List: 2010 – The Harajuku Ball 2011 – No Bullshit Jingle Ball 2012 – The Dallas Lipstick Ball The Black Glamour Ball Ell Loko Night of the Dead Ball 2013 – NBA All-Star Ball The Dallas Lipstick II Black Glam Ball II Tre Garçon 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Who Do You Think You Are Ball (Dallas) The Escada Mission Impossible Ball 2014 – Splash Ball Spring Affair 24K All Gold Everything Ball Agents of Change Houston 2015 – Pioneer Larry Ebony 24K Part II Ball BTMI: King and Queens Ball 2016 – 24K³ Red Edition Ball Girls Just Wanna Have Fun 2017 – The Return of the Lipstick Ball 2018 – The Grand Hustle Ball The Dallas Masquerade Ball 2020 - Agents of Change 2021 – Dallas Emancipation Ball 2022 – Awards Ball 2022 Emancipation Ball II 40 Shades of Choke Ball (Part 1, not Juneteenth 2025) Glamour Gothic Galaxy Ball 2023 – Soiree Awards Ball Father & Son 24K Platinum Edition BTAC BALL 2023 Down in The Valley - Chucalissa. Nights 2024 – The Gulf Coast Legends Ball Tens Or CHOPS LLC will be Sponsoring MF Most Trophies $300 FF Most Trophies $300 GNC Most Trophies $300 Categories: NEW CATEGORIES: Sponsored by The Legendary Mother Kellie Chanel $100 for performance & Runway Face FACE CATEGORIES: Butch Queen Fem Queen Butch Queen up in Drags Women's Transman GNC FASHION CATEGORIES: Best Dressed Male Figure Best Dressed Female Figure GNC Best Dressed Sneaker vs Sneaker Foot, Eye, & Bag Evening Gown Glitz and Glam(Just Bring it) :Sponsored by Stella Del Core $250 VOGUE CATEGORIES: $500 Final for cash in sub category. Old Way vs New Way Fem Queen Performance Butch Queen Voguing Like a Fem Queen Realness with A Twist Butch Queen up in Drags Performance Women's Performance:Sponsored by The Overseer Justin Ninja $500 Legendary RUNWAY CATEGORIES: Sponsored by The Legendary Mother Gia Balmain $250 Butch Queen European Small/Big/Tall All American Butch Queen up in Drags Fem Queen Women's GNC Legendary REALNESS CATEGORIES: Fem Queen: Sponsored by The Overseer Justin Ninja $1,k Butch Queen up in Drags Transman:Sponsored by The Overseer Justin Ninja $500 Thug BQ Everyday:Sponsored by The Overseer Justin Ninja $1,k Pretty Boy School Boy Jr Fem Queen BQ Executive FQ Executive Legendary SEX Siren & Body: MF Body Woman's Body Fem Queen Body Senior Sex Siren Junior Sex Siren CatBoy Fem Queen Sex Siren Woman's Sex Siren MF Sex Siren:Sponsored by Da Baby DuMure Versailles $250 Commentator vs. Commentator Bazaar - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/6th-annual-gulf-coast-awards-ball-lets-go-back/200029374773337 - **Event Categories**: sports, parties, music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 86 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Dallas - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Puzzles Deep Ellum - **lat**: 32.78389 - **long**: -96.78227 - **full address**: Puzzles Deep Ellum, 2824 Main Street,Dallas, Texas, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 6th Annual Gulf Coast Awards Ball: Let's Go Back - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9a45f91976428346035c703cd2d068773d869867d67a0ced9af53844683efb64-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc1a2c2e-gmir?v=1767945600 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 6th Annual Gulf Coast Awards Ball: Let's Go Back being held? - **A:** 6th Annual Gulf Coast Awards Ball: Let's Go Back takes place on Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 11:59 pm at Puzzles Deep Ellum, 2824 Main Street,Dallas, Texas, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 6th Annual Gulf Coast Awards Ball: Let's Go Back? - **A:** 6th Annual Gulf Coast Awards Ball: Let's Go Back is organized by Cedrick Johnson. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 6th Annual Gulf Coast Awards Ball: Let's Go Back is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dallas, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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