Black Party Weekend: NYC's biggest gay party hits Roseland
The Black Party is now a full-weekend affair, featuring the International Escort Awards, (a.k.a., the Hookies), the Black Party Expo and more.
Tue Feb 19 2013
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The Black Party
The Black Party, that reliably raunchy annual celebration of the arrival of spring, turns 34 this year—and oh, how it’s blossomed, from its humble beginnings in the East Village to a sprawling three-day celebration of all things naughty. In addition to the main event, Rites XXXIV: The Black Party—a massive dance/performance/kink party lasting more than 12 hours and drawing some 5,000 revelers—the weekend now includes the International Escort Awards, a.k.a. the Hookies, and an Expo and Dirty Carnival, featuring demonstrations, vendors, performances and porn-star appearances. This year’s theme is Luna Park, and highlights include a set by alt-disco diva Billie Ray Martin and a fashion show of male corsets made specifically for the occasion. Plenty of satellite events, including after parties, pre-parties and art shows will be announced as the big weekend approaches; keep checking back here for updates and more photos.
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2013 Black Party Weekend photos
Black Party Expo Photograph: Richard Burrowes
Black Party Expo (NSFW)
Kinksters, porn stars and curious onlookers mingled at the Black Party's sexed-up marketplace.
The International Escort Awards Photograph: Richard Burrowes
The International Escort Awards (NSFW)
Gay porn stars and rent boys were honored at the annual celebration of male sex work.
Black Party Weekend events
Rites XXXIV: The Black Party
- Price band: 3/4
- Critics choice
Black Party weekend culminates in this all-night and most-of-the-next day celebration of debauchery. Make sure to dress the part (hint: no sneakers), and be prepared to have your mind blown by sexy-scary performances and sets from internationally famous DJs.
- Roseland Ballroom 239 W 52nd St, between Broadway and Eighth Ave
- Until Sat Mar 23
BPX: Black Party Expo and Dirty Carnival
- Price band: 2/4
- Critics choice
Shop for porn, sex toys, fetish wear and more—plus mix and mingle with your favorite adult-film stars—at the behind-the-scenes gathering that'll get you pumped and primed for Rites XXXXII: The Black Party.
- Roseland Ballroom 239 W 52nd St, between Broadway and Eighth Ave
- Fri Mar 21 - Sat Mar 22
The 2013 International Escort Awards
- Price band: 2/4
- Critics choice
This awards show—also known as the Hookies—is presented as part of the Black Party Expo. Head to the website to vote for your favorites in categories such as Best Ass and Best Tattoos, then come out tonight to meet the guys in person.
- Roseland Ballroom 239 W 52nd St, between Broadway and Eighth Ave
- Until Fri Mar 22
2013 Black Party photos and video
Past Black Party Weekend coverage
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