LGBTQ+ Streaming Network Revry Hosts World Pride Ball 2025 Presented By McDonald's

Jun. 28, 2025

Revry, the world’s first LGBTQ+ streaming network, hosts World Pride Ball 2025 presented by McDonald’s in Washington, D.C – a live, voguing tournament-style ballroom dance battle. The sold-out World Pride Ball presented by McDonald's IRL event followed the Capital Pride Honors Awards on June 5 and was part of the official post-awards after-party.  

World Pride Ball will make its television debut on Revry on Friday, June 27 at 9pm ET for a 24-hour marathon. The special will run through June and July exclusively on Revry. 

Damian Pelliccione, co-founder and CEO, Revry said:

“The World Pride Ball dance battle is a fierce competition showcasing athleticism and artistry in the queer community, enveloped in a message of self-expression, love and acceptance. It’s Revry’s honor to give World Pride Ball the television platform it deserves, opening it up to audiences everywhere in full, multi-camera glory.” 

 

Company representative said:

"At McDonald's, we open our doors to everyone. This goes beyond any one month -- our aspiration is that when fans interact with McDonald's, everyone feels welcome, comfortable, and safe without fear of bias or judgment. That means the full expression of diversity for members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community."

 

Thrilling categories and iconic costumes

World Pride Ball will feature hundreds of competitors, famous judges, and legendary hosts, including:  model and actress Carmen Carrera (RuPaul’s Drag Race);  model and vogue legend Leiomy Maldanado; voguer and choreographer Dashaun Wesley (Pose); and voguer Ivy Mugler.  Different  “houses” (teams) compete against each other in the ultimate queer spectator sport. Categories include “Taste Level: Opulence,” “Let Them Cook,” and “The Select Six World Pride Vogue Down.”