Our Gala is Sold Out!
Thank you for the overwhelming support — tickets for our upcoming Gala are officially sold out!
We’re so grateful for our incredible community and can’t wait to celebrate with you.
The Black & White Ball is the LGBTQ Center Long Beach’s premier annual gala held during Pride Month at Hotel Maya.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of elegance, pride, and purpose at the 2025 Black & White Ball, the LGBTQ Center Long Beach’s premier annual gala—now returning to its iconic Pride Month celebration at Hotel Maya.
Join us as we come together to celebrate the strength and resilience of our LGBTQ+ community while honoring outstanding individuals with our prestigious Icon Awards. These awards recognize local champions who have made a lasting impact through their leadership, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to equity.
Silent Auction / Award Presentation
700 Queensway Drive
Long Beach, CA 90802
562.435.7676
Lagunita Pavilion
Parking & Registration
Complimentary valet parking will be available at the hotel entrance for all guests.
Check-In Reminder
Advocate Icon ward
McKinley Isamu “Isa” Quiroz Rached
Founder of It’s a Drag to Give
Community Icon Award
Sabreena
Legendary Drag Queen
Political Icon Award
Councilwoman Megan Kerr
District 5 | City of Long Beach
Ally Icon Award
Maribel Raynoso Blunt Esq.
Solo/Small Firm Chair
Woman Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA)
The Black & White Gala stands as the Long Beach Center’s premier annual fundraiser, playing a pivotal role in sustaining the LGBTQ Center Long Beach’s culturally responsive programs and services that advocate for equality among LGBTQIA+ individuals.
It is imperative to emphasize that all proceeds from this event directly contribute to supporting the Center’s mission, benefiting over 10,000 clients who rely on its crucial services annually. The Black & White Gala promises a night to remember, welcoming guests to partake in an elegant, exciting, and engaging evening dedicated to supporting and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. Your participation is not only appreciated but also instrumental in fostering a more inclusive and equitable society.