Be a part of this luminous night. Help us make the Queer Diwali Ball shine brighter than ever!

What/When/Where?
Hosted by Malai at Betty Carter Center for the Arts, 1561 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:00PM
Tickets are now on sale.
Lead Sponsor: Brooklyn Community Pride Center
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/QueerDiwaliBall

What is Queer Diwali Ball?
A night of light, love, and liberation.

Join us in celebrating the Festival of Lights: Queer Style! The Queer Diwali Ball brings together over electrify-
ing drag artists, a vibrant queer mela marketplace with vendors, and a joyous crowd of over 250 guests expected this year.

This annual event is more than a party, it’s a benefit for Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies, supporting their work
to empower and uplift LGBTQ+ South Asians and their families.

Sponsorship Levels :

Platinum: $5000
Gold: $3000
Silver: $2000
Bronze: $1000

Why Sponsor?
Gain visibility with an engaged, influential audience
Support the queer and trans South Asian community
Showcase your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Celebrate love, family, and chosen community
Sponsorship Details
Credit card and ACH payments can be be made at https://givebutter.com/QueerDiwaliBall2026
MAIL CHECKS TO
Desi Rainbow Attn: Aruna Rao
PO Box 4454, 195 Central Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840-9997
If applicable, please make sure to email/attach a logo file for us to use in recognition of your sponsorship. For inquiries, contact Aruna Rao at aruna@desirainbow.org.
Desi Rainbow is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and all sponsorships to support Queer Diwali Ball are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Desi Rainbow's EIN number is 85-335207

Queer Diwali Ball 2026

Enter the Rang Mahal!