What to Expect

Timing

6pm — Registration and Reception

7pm — Dinner & Program

9:30pm — Dessert & Dancing

 

Venue

Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, New York City

 

Honorees to be announced in 2025.

 
 

Getting to Pier Sixty

  • Parking is available on all three piers, and lots are located directly in front of the venue. Chelsea Piers hourly parking rates will apply. For rates visit: https://www.chelseapiers.com/also-at-the-piers/parking. For parking at Pier Sixty, take your second right into Pier 60

  • Pier Sixty is accessible to walkers via crosswalks at 22nd Street, 20th Street, and 18th Street. After crossing, turn off the Chelsea Piers cobblestone roadway and into Pier 60 and walk to the back of the pier to find the front doors of the venue.

  • Taxis, Uber & Lyft can drop visitors off at the front doors of the venue. Upon entering the Chelsea Piers complex, instruct your driver to turn right into Pier 60 (Pier Sixty) and drive all the way to the back of the parking lot, to the glass front doors at each venue, for drop off and pick-up. Drivers will not be charged for drop-offs and pick-ups.

  • Bus

    The M23 crosses 23rd Street and drops visitors within the Chelsea Piers complex on the North side.

    The M14D crosses 14th Street and drops visitors at the South side of Chelsea Piers on 18th Street and the West Side Highway.

    Subway

    Take the following subways to the 23rd street stop and follow walking instructions:

    • 6 (Park Avenue)

    • R/W (Broadway/Fifth Avenue)

    • F/M/PATH (Sixth Avenue)

    • 1 (Seventh Avenue)

    • C, E (Eighth Avenue)

    • 7 (Subway stops at 34th Street & Eleventh Avenue, it’s a 10-15 minute walk south to Chelsea Piers)

Keeping Each Other Safe

The health and safety of our guests, performers, and staff are a priority for Family Equality and we are committed to creating a safe and enjoyable experience. We all play a part in keeping each other safe. 

Screening at the door: Doors will open at 6:00 PM. Leave plenty of time for security screening. All bags are subject to inspection and all guests will go through a metal detector before entering Pier Sixty. No weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives, tasers, mace, and pepper spray, are allowed. 

Coat Check: Refrain from bringing any large bags or backpacks. Coat check will be available, should you need to store any bags or heavy coats. 

Stay home if you’re feeling sick: If you or someone in your party is feeling unwell, we ask that you stay home and email us directly to let us know you can’t attend.

Accessibility:  Family Equality is committed to ensuring that no individual with a disability is excluded or denied access to our programs or facilities due to barriers to access. Individuals who may need accommodations please email me directly prior to the event for coordination.  Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Thank you for helping us create a safe, inclusive environment for you and our guests.