Location
739 Canal Street
New Orleans, 70130
United States
Date & Time
10:00pm CDT - 11:19pm CDT
Price
About This Event
National Black Trans Advocacy Conference invites you to “Leave It All On The Floor“ this year as we salute the epic Ball/House Culture at the BTAC 2026 Black Diamond Ball - Mardi Gras Style!
BTAC BLACK DIAMOND BALL 2026
✨ Mardi Gras for Trans Rights ✨
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FEMME QUEEN CATEGORIES
REALNESS – Voodoo Priestess ($700): You are a Voodoo Priestess.
You cast spells. You can make a blind man see again.
Bring us your most powerful spell… and serve REALNESS.
Convince us you truly walk in magic.
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BODY
Exactly what it says — BODY.
Bring it in a two-piece bathing suit and an ovah heel.
Confidence. Control. Power.
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FACE – Diamonds & Silver ($300): Shining bright like a diamond.
Bring us FACE in all silver.
Add shimmer gloves and a headpiece that will wow the judges.
Glow. Radiate. Captivate.
⸻
TRANSMEN CATEGORIES
FACE – Voodoo Priest ($300): You are a Voodoo Priest.
Command the room with your presence.
Bring us your priest-inspired look and GIVE FACE.
Every head should turn when you walk.
⸻
BODY: Give us just that… BODY.
All black with a splash of your favorite color.
Strong. Defined. Intentional.
⸻
REALNESS – Professional Realness ($700): Your realness is just that — real.
Show us the profession you work as, and make it undeniable.
(Examples: Doctor, Police Officer, Firefighter, Teacher, Entrepreneur, etc.)
When you walk, no one should question it.
⸻
OTA (Open To All) CATEGORIES
PERFORMANCE: Let’s battle it out!($700)
Soft & Cunt – Pink & Blue
Dramatics – Red & White
Old Way – Black & White
New Way – All White
Let’s see who’s going to SLAY.
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GNC CATEGORIES
FACE: Jewel of Mardi Gras ($300)
Bring us glowing skin, confidence and undeniable beauty. The judges want to see symmetry, grooming and a presence that dominates the competition
BEST DRESSED: Mardi Gras Attire ($300)
Be festive. Be regal. Be bold
⸻
OTA (Open To All) CATEGORIES
PERFORMANCE: Let’s battle it out!($700)
Soft & Cunt – Pink & Blue
Dramatics – Red & White
Old Way – Black & White
New Way – All White
Let’s see who’s going to SLAY.
⸻
RUNWAY – Mardi Gras Royalty: Serve a fab runway walk in Gold, Purple, and Green.
Mardi Gras attire — make it HOT.
Be festive. Be regal. Be bold.
⸻
BIZARRE – Futuristic Mardi Gras ($300): Show us a futuristic Mardi Gras fantasy.
Push creativity.
Unexpected materials encouraged.
Take us to the future of Carnival.
About This Event
National Black Trans Advocacy Conference invites you to “Leave It All On The Floor“ this year as we salute the epic Ball/House Culture at the BTAC 2026 Black Diamond Ball - Mardi Gras Style!
BTAC BLACK DIAMOND BALL 2026
✨ Mardi Gras for Trans Rights ✨
⸻
FEMME QUEEN CATEGORIES
REALNESS – Voodoo Priestess ($700): You are a Voodoo Priestess.
You cast spells. You can make a blind man see again.
Bring us your most powerful spell… and serve REALNESS.
Convince us you truly walk in magic.
⸻
BODY
Exactly what it says — BODY.
Bring it in a two-piece bathing suit and an ovah heel.
Confidence. Control. Power.
⸻
FACE – Diamonds & Silver ($300): Shining bright like a diamond.
Bring us FACE in all silver.
Add shimmer gloves and a headpiece that will wow the judges.
Glow. Radiate. Captivate.
⸻
TRANSMEN CATEGORIES
FACE – Voodoo Priest ($300): You are a Voodoo Priest.
Command the room with your presence.
Bring us your priest-inspired look and GIVE FACE.
Every head should turn when you walk.
⸻
BODY: Give us just that… BODY.
All black with a splash of your favorite color.
Strong. Defined. Intentional.
⸻
REALNESS – Professional Realness ($700): Your realness is just that — real.
Show us the profession you work as, and make it undeniable.
(Examples: Doctor, Police Officer, Firefighter, Teacher, Entrepreneur, etc.)
When you walk, no one should question it.
⸻
OTA (Open To All) CATEGORIES
PERFORMANCE: Let’s battle it out!($700)
Soft & Cunt – Pink & Blue
Dramatics – Red & White
Old Way – Black & White
New Way – All White
Let’s see who’s going to SLAY.
⸻
GNC CATEGORIES
FACE: Jewel of Mardi Gras ($300)
Bring us glowing skin, confidence and undeniable beauty. The judges want to see symmetry, grooming and a presence that dominates the competition
BEST DRESSED: Mardi Gras Attire ($300)
Be festive. Be regal. Be bold
⸻
OTA (Open To All) CATEGORIES
PERFORMANCE: Let’s battle it out!($700)
Soft & Cunt – Pink & Blue
Dramatics – Red & White
Old Way – Black & White
New Way – All White
Let’s see who’s going to SLAY.
⸻
RUNWAY – Mardi Gras Royalty: Serve a fab runway walk in Gold, Purple, and Green.
Mardi Gras attire — make it HOT.
Be festive. Be regal. Be bold.
⸻
BIZARRE – Futuristic Mardi Gras ($300): Show us a futuristic Mardi Gras fantasy.
Push creativity.
Unexpected materials encouraged.
Take us to the future of Carnival.
Location
739 Canal Street
New Orleans, 70130
United States
Date & Time
10:00pm CDT - 11:19pm CDT