# Event Details - **Event Name**: Collar City Pride Inaugural Swann Ball - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Collar City Pride for their 1st Swann Ball Fundraiser in Downtown Troy on August 22nd!About this EventThe Swann Ball honors BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ icon William Dorsey Swann, America's first self-proclaimed Drag Queen and first documented gay rights activist.The proceeds from the Swann Ball will go to support Collar City Pride's opening of their Downtown Troy LGBTQIA2S+ Community Center! This center will house our Rainbow Bridging Case Management program, weekly groups, monthly meetups, our youth drop-in space, and a hub for our queer community of Rensselaer County.The ball will be produced and hosted by Tachycardia, founder of Bad Heart Burlesque, and the Capital Region's vogue queen herself, Queenie Royale! With special performances by Miss Simon Phoenix, Cam Lavish, Ajax the Goblin, and Cici LaRueLight bites (vegan and gluten-free options) provided by First + Adams Catering, cash bar by Illium Brewing with specialty cocktails and mocktails for the occasion, and professional photography by Best Frame Forward!We also have a costume contest open to all in attendance! Come in your best interpretation of "swan -theme" and stay to compete for amazing local prizes!Huge thank you to our event sponsors Nacy, Warner, and Associates, Evermore Hall, Illium Brewing, and Best Frame Forward Photography! Snag your tickets now! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/troy/collar-city-pride-inaugural-swann-ball/100001993146423607 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, photography, meetups, art, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-08-22T22:45:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Evermore Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20.52, max: 108.55, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Troy - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Evermore Hall - **lat**: 42.7325396 - **long**: -73.6885939 - **full address**: Evermore Hall, 400 Fulton Street, Troy, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Collar City Pride Inaugural Swann Ball - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/46f2105f48cff7ba00e086687ace5ed1503e3bcd40818cc308981113f87755a7-rimg-w750-h472-dc0d311f-gmir.jpg?v=1783357015 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Collar City Pride Inaugural Swann Ball being held? - **A:** Collar City Pride Inaugural Swann Ball takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Evermore Hall, 400 Fulton Street, Troy, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Collar City Pride Inaugural Swann Ball? - **A:** Collar City Pride Inaugural Swann Ball is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Collar City Pride Inaugural Swann Ball? - **A:** Collar City Pride Inaugural Swann Ball is organized by Collar City Pride, Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Collar City Pride Inaugural Swann Ball 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 Troy, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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