September 20, 2025: On the 45th Anniversary of the Saint’s opening night, a tribute to the everlasting genius of Impresario Bruce Mailman and the tribe of dancers who shared his vision of heaven on earth. While the East Village nightclub closed in 1988, its legacy as ‘The Vatican of Disco’ lives on in Mailman’s traveling ‘At Large’ parties — the prototype for the international phenomenon of ‘the circuit party.’

“To date, the Black Party is the longest-running gay men’s circuit event worldwide.” Queer Happen Here, 2025 (Zinaman pg. 160)

“…Black Party, a yearly bacchanal that has been a mainstay of the gay social scene for more than four decades.” March 27, 2025, The New York Times

Don’t Panic!

The Saint At Large presents THE BLACK PARTY— a mythic bonding experience that will transport you to uncharted realms, where catharsis awaits those who dare to submit. Set against the pulsating backdrop of Hell's Kitchen, the 42nd edition of this annual Rites of Spring ritual invites you to leave the ordinary behind and surrender to the cosmic seduction that transcends the extraordinary.

Blending its signature Strange Live Acts, breathtaking light shows, and a curated 'dancesurround' soundscape curated by the underground music scene's brightest stars, this year’s immersive staging dares to ask:

What’s the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything?

Ready to hitch a ride?