PHOTOS: The faces of the 2026 Latex Ball

The Latex Ball returned in a big way on Aug. 22 as community members packed Terminal 5 at 610 W. 56th St. to join one of the most anticipated ballroom events of the year in New York City. The Latex Ball, which coincided with the 29th annual edition of NYC Black Pride, is produced by GMHC as a way to highlight house and ballroom culture while also bringing attention to HIV/AIDS issues. See some photos below: [caption id="attachment_64743" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lela Edgar[/caption] [caption id="attachment_64744" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lela Edgar[/caption] [caption id="attachment_64745" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lela Edgar[/caption] [caption id="attachment_64754" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lela Edgar[/caption] [caption id="attachment_64755" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lela Edgar[/caption] [caption id="attachment_64746" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lela Edgar[/caption] [caption id="attachment_64747" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lela Edgar[/caption] [caption id="attachment_64748" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lela Edgar[/caption] [caption id="attachment_64749" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lela Edgar[/caption] [caption id="attachment_64750" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lela Edgar[/caption] [caption id="attachment_64751" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lela Edgar[/caption] [caption id="attachment_64752" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lela Edgar[/caption] [caption id="attachment_64753" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lela Edgar[/caption]