Liberty & Lust:

A Declaration of Sexual Independence

📅 Saturday, July 4th, 2026

⏰ Doors Open: 9pm (Doors close at 10:00 PM sharp for opening circle)

📍Location: Private venue near Union Square (details in confirmation email additional info, check spam/promo folder)

💜 Accessibility: Walk-up venue

Join Pagans Paradise for a themed social gathering like no other, blending the heat of eros, educational elements and captivating performance . Hosted by Danny & Vanessa Panzella-Velez

This July 4th, celebrate a different kind of freedom.

Join us for an unforgettable night of connection, expression, exploration, and play as we gather to honor the freedom to be our authentic selves. In a world that often tells us who we should be, how we should love, and what we should desire, Liberty & Lust is an invitation to reclaim your sovereignty and celebrate the beauty of consensual pleasure.

Together, we declare independence from shame, judgment, repression, fear, and the expectations that keep us from fully expressing ourselves.

Whether you're kinky, polyamorous, monogamous, queer, straight, curious, experienced, or simply seeking a welcoming community of open-minded adults, you'll find a space where authenticity, consent, and connection are celebrated.

Throughout the evening, guests will be invited to contribute to our interactive Declaration of Sexual Independence Art Wall, sharing personal declarations of liberation, desire, and self-expression. By the end of the night, we'll have created a collective work of art reflecting the values of our community: freedom, consent, pleasure, and empowerment.

The evening will also feature captivating burlesque performances, playful and educational kink tastings, opportunities for connection and conversation, and beautifully curated play spaces for exploration and expression. Whether you're looking to learn something new, meet like-minded people, or simply immerse yourself in an atmosphere of freedom and possibility, there's something here for everyone.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

💃🏽 Burlesque performances

🪢 Kink tastings and demonstrations

🫂 A beautiful, sex-positive community

😈 Play spaces for exploration and expression

🏳️‍🌈 A celebration of desire in all its consensual forms

🎶 Music, magic, and unforgettable memories

👗 DRESS CODE: DRESS AS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ARCHETYPES

⚜️ The Revolutionary Lover

Corsets, waistcoats, silk shirts, lace gloves, historical-inspired erotic elegance

🖤 The Leather Libertine

Harnesses, leather pants, collars, boots, straps, bold fetish wear

🌹 The Burlesque Icon

Corsetry, feathers, stockings, gloves, glitter, stage-ready glamour

✨ The Queer Futurist

Avant-garde fashion, metallics, sheer fabrics, sculptural silhouettes, bold gender expression

🔥 The Velvet Aristocrat of Desire

Elegant gowns, tuxedo-inspired kink couture, luxurious fabrics with erotic edge

🌙 The Ritual Body

Minimal but intentional—body paint, sheer fabrics, wraps, symbolic adornments, almost ceremonial presentation

What to Avoid:

Casual wear like jeans, T-shirts, or sneakers.

We encourage everyone to dress in theme with other options being klnk gear, fet wear, leather, latex, sexy attire and cocktail lounge wear.

You can be turned away at the door if you do not put in effort

What to Bring:

• BYOB/BYOT (Your favorite beverages & items/accessories)
• Tips for performers $$$
• Open, curious minds

INDEPENDENT VENDORS Bring cash and/or have venmo/cashapp ready to go)

Special Herbal Vendor Pretty Tokers will be present at the event. For more info on Pretty Tokers check out instagram.com/prettytokers.official

ABOUT US

At Pagans Paradise, we believe in creating a welcoming, joyful space for everyone to explore connection, dive into a range of educational resources, and nurture their authentic selves.📸 Connect with us on Instagram @pagansparadise.📩 Join our newsletter at www.pagansparadiseNYC.com.📧 Any questions or concerns? Email us at PagansParadiseNYC@gmail.com.Pagans Paradise has been fostering joy and connection in the community for 10 years.

Join the event chat, and connect with people before: https://plra.io/m/org/pagans-paradise

COSTS

Tier 1 (Lowest Price): $55 - Limited tickets available—grab yours early to save!

Tier 2: $65 - Available until sold out

Tier 3 (Standard Price): $70

Door Price: $80 - Subject to capacity.

21+ age to join.

LATE ENTRY & REFUNDS

To protect the space, late arrivals will not be admitted after doors close, and refunds or exchanges will not be provided. No refunds for this event.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Pagans Paradise events are intended for educational and entertainment purposes, and attendees participate at their own risk. Some events may involve physical or emotional exploration, and by attending, you agree to take personal responsibility for your well-being. By attending, you agree to participate at your own risk, conduct your own risk management, and agree to hold the event facilitators and facility harmless for any type of harm that may occur.

Note: Keeping with Eventbrite guidelines, this event is not sex based, hookup style, explicit or pornographic. This an educational workshop and/or themed social gathering and experience with both theory and practical elements as explained in details.