The Stonewall Ball
The Stonewall Ball, usually held on the third or fourth Saturday in June, raises funds to sustain programs and operations for Compass Community Center. For over 35 years, Compass Community Center has been serving the LGBTQ+ community in Palm Beach County. Funds raised support vital programs, including:
- HIV/AIDS insurance premium and co-pay programs
- Peer-support groups
- Youth groups and activities
- Transgender resources and support
- Free mental health services
- Cultural competency trainings for government agencies, corporations, and small businesses
This annual celebration not only honors LGBTQ+ history but also ensures Compass can continue its mission to empower and support the community.
Join us for an Award Ceremony, Lite Bites & Drinks, Live Entertainment and a Silent Auction.
VIP Awards and Cocktail Reception: 7pm-9pm
The VIP Awards and Cocktail Reception includes hors d'oeuvres and open bar until 9pm.
Dance Party: 9pm-Midnight
The Dance Party will feature entertainment, DJ Legato, and late night snacks.
To sponsor, become an underwriter, or support our Silent Auction email [email protected].
What do I wear?
Stay tuned for information about 2025.
What Can I Expect at the Ball?
Party with DJ Legato!
We are excited to announce that DJ Legato will be joining us to make the Stonewall Ball THE event of the summer!
About DJ Legato:
When working with clients like Jonathan Cheban, NFL receiver Antonio Brown and The Chainsmokers just to name a few; being versatile is the primary talent DJ Legato brings to the table. Currently getting booked in parts of Canada and Brazil along with his local south Florida gigs one thing he knows is looking at a room and managing a crowd. Corporate clients include playing at events for Coca-Cola and Burger King also working Pride Events in Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale & Miami.
Within the first two and a half years of his career Legato was booked in places like Miami, New York, California, Nevada and Canada. Also, in that time he was able to spin and host his own radio show on four different college campuses including UCF, FSU, Lynn U and Barry U. He was seen on Oxygen’s Bad Girls Club Miami as their official DJ. Major market radio experience includes being an on-air talent for Miami’s Hits 97.3.
"To me being a deejay is not about becoming famous, it's about musically hitting the souls of people whether it’s a private party of ten or a nightclub of one thousand." - DJ Legato
The Divas
The hottest divas in Palm Beach County will be taking the stage at this summer's premiere LGBTQ+ event: The Stonewall Ball!
- Melissa St. John - First Lady of the Palm Beaches
- Velvet Lenore - Queen of the Palm Beaches & Miss Naples Pride 2023
- Rianna Petrone - Ms. Stonewall 2023, Ms. Stonewall 2024, & Miss Naples Pride 2024
2024 Stonewall Ball Sponsors
The Stonewall Ball is Also Brought to You by:
Elected Officials
US Representative Lois Frankel
State Representative Katherine Waldron
Palm Beach County Commissioner Gregg Weiss
West Palm Beach City Commissioner Christina Lambert
Lake Worth Beach Mayor Betty Resch
Lake Worth Beach Commissioner Sarah Malega
Lake Worth Beach Commissioner Mimi May
Boynton Beach Mayor Ty Penserga
Community Sponsors
The PBC Human Rights Council
Rohi's Readery
Nicholas Coppola & David Crespo
Joe Kolb & Michael Hoagland
2024 Stonewall Ball Committee
Ali Murphy
Amy Murphy
Bradley Jackson
Collin Adams
Dana Munson
Joseph Kolb
Julia Murphy
Kathleen Joy
Manuel Gutierrez
Michael Mahon
Pranoo Kumar
Ryan Hollihan
Sponsoring Venue:
Hilton WPB