The Kiki Coalition presents THE 24TH ANNUAL YOUTH PRIDE FEST
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Saturday, June 7, 2025
Pier 76 - Hudson River Park (@34th Street)
408 12th Avenue New York, NY 10018
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
2:00PM - PIER FESTIVAL & GAMES – Hosted By Snookie Juicy Couture & Selena Dior …. Music By DJ Butchish
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2:00PM - FREE FOOD & GIVEAWAYS – Cookout lunch; Cotton Candy; Chips; Popcorn Icey's and much more !!
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2:00PM - HEALTH FAIR & TESTING – Provided By Callen-Lorde; Housing Works; HEAT Program; Amida Care and Montefiore
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3:00PM - DANCE COMPETITION – Hosted By Destin Dior
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4:00PM - THE COOKOUT BALL ’25 – Hosted By Venus Juicy Couture & Slimm Unbothered Cartier
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Youth Pride Fest in New York City is the ultimate bash for youngsters, uniting the youth from all over the Big Apple for a jam-packed day of fun. Expect games, food, prizes, a KiKi Ball Showdown, raffles and more! This vibrant event also connects youth with various city services and community groups to offer LGBTQ-friendly support like housing aid, healthcare, education help, and counseling services. As a bonus, attendees can get free and confidential HIV and STI testing – so know your status and party on!
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Prepare to shine at the Youth Pride Fest happening on Saturday, June 7th! Join more than 500 fabulous LGBTQ+ youth and allies for an exciting carnival-themed field day celebration, completely free of charge. Let's spread rainbow colors throughout the town to celebrate Pride month and the amazing spirits of our youth. As the sun goes down, brace yourself for an energetic kiki vogue ball to keep the festivities alive! Bring a buddy and let's dive into a day of pure joy!
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ACTIVATIONS:
360 Photo Booth • Raffle Prizes • Lip Sync Battles • Mechanical Bull • Rock Climbing Wall • Gladiator Joust • Make-Up Station • Basketball Hoops • Photo Ops • Dual Sports Equalizer • Flush Em Tank • High Striker • Classic Carnival Games • Much Much More ….
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VOGUE MUSCIAL CHAIRS
Of course, as we RETURN with YPF, we must RETURN with the YPF Staple! So right before the ball starts, join us for the legendary VOGUE MUSICAL CHAIRS!
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A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES EVERY HOUR!
4:00PM - 5:00PM - 6:00PM - 7:00PM
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YOUTH PRIDE FEST DANCE COMPETION
Hosted by Destin Dior
This year, we are thrilled to continue the debut of the Youth Pride Fest Summer Stage! The festivities will commence with an exciting dance competition featuring youth dance groups from all over New York City. Each group is set to compete for the title of the 2025 YOUTH PRIDE FEST Winner.
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YOUTH PRIDE FEST PRESENTS THE COOKOUT BALL ’25
Hosted By Venus Juicy Couture & Slimm Unbothered Cartier
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FACE - $100.00 - 1 Trophy
“HOT IN THE FACE, COOL IN THE SHADE”
The sun is beaming, but your face is untouched, undisturbed, and undeniable. Sell us summertime radiance with just the right amount of attitude. Your only required prop is a fan! (Electric, folding, etc.)
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REALNESS - $100.00 - 2 Trophies
“CERTIFIED AT THE FUNCTION”
Every cookout has them—the uncle by the grill, the aunt enjoying the drama, or the little cousins running around with sticky fingers. Bring it in cookout attire!
MF Realness: White tee, cargos or jeans, slides or sneakers, or maybe an apron—grill master.
FF Realness: Maxi dress, biker shorts, sandals, big shades, tote bags, and everything cookout-related.
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RUNWAY- $150.00 - 1 Trophy
"THE BABY SHOWER REVEAL"
You showed up to the cookout already knowing the baby’s gender, but you’re still giving the girls a reveal. Bring it in a touch of blue or pink!
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GRAND PRIZE - OTA PERFORMANCE – $500 - 1 Trophy
“SUMMER SCHOOL SUSPENSION”
You failed your classes, and now you’re stuck in summer school while everyone else is at the cookout. Tonight is your redemption, so just bring it like you’ve got something to prove and school the girls!
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COMMENTATOR vs COMMENTATOR — $100.00 - 1 Trophy
“WHO MADE THE PLATE”?
Your chants are all about the food! Incorporate a BBQ food or dish into a line of your chant. Whether you’re reading somebody’s potato salad, hyping up your ribs, or calling out some dry chicken—make it clever, funny, or delicious!
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FRUIT SCENE PERFORMANCE (SPONSORED)-
“FREAKNIK FRUIT-SALAD”
Tonight, we pay tribute to the Fruit Scene— a juicy part of the ballroom that was introduced to most of the girls at HMI. All you gotta do is bring it in a t-shirt boldly repping the name of your fruit scene house. Make it sweet!
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON JUNE 7TH
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ABOUT THE KIKI COALITION
The Kiki Coalition is a collaborative of non-profit organizations, dedicated to improving the well-being of LGBTQ youth in the New York City House & Ball Kiki communities. These communities, while facing a number of challenges, are also thriving and vital parts of the LGBTQ fabric of the city. The Kiki Coalition sees positive youth development as a foundation for building upon the resilience, talent, and empowerment of LGBTQ youth to be stewards of not only their own personal life trajectories, but also the wellbeing of the communities they are from. We see a world without structural and social inequalities that impact the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ youth. This will be achieved by invigorating the Kiki community and empowering its members to live proudly with themselves and be able to make a lasting difference in the world.
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