The Queer Big Apple Corps 2023 Auction

Auction FAQs

Thank you for browsing the 2023 Queer Big Apple Corps Auction

Every auction item has been donated, so 100% of the bids will benefit the Queer Big Apple Corps. Here are some answers to questions you may have. If you have other questions, please email executive director Jason Cannon at [email protected].

Do I need to register for the auction?

Anyone can browse the auction, but you'll need to register and add a credit card in order to bid on an item. Registering for the auction allows you to:

• Bid on items
• Add items to your favorites list
• Receive notifications and reminders about the auction
• Make donations

How do I register for the auction?

Register on a computer:

Scroll up and click the REGISTER NOW button in the upper right corner

Register via text:

Text QBAC23 to 76278 and follow the instructions.

Why do I need to add a credit card?

We want serious bidders only. We don't want you to be outbid by someone who has no intention of paying, so we ask you to add a credit card in order to bid on an item. Your credit card will not be charged without your consent. If you win an item, you will be sent a link to purchase your item, and you will have the option of using the card on file or another form of payment.

How do I bid on an item?

1. Click the item of interest to view the description as well as the current bid and or price.
2. The system will auto-populate the bid amount based on the set increment for the item.
3. Choose to bid at the set amount or higher.
4. Click Bid.

Click here if you would like more information or to watch a video

Can I place an auto bid?

Yes, you can place an auto bid to allow the system to automatically bid up to a designated amount for you. The system will bid incrementally up to the amount designated as long as someone else places a bid against you. If no one bids against your auto bid, the price remains the same.

1. Click the item you wish to bid on
2. Click the Auto Bid tab
3. Enter in the maximum amount you would like to bid
4. Click Bid.

Click here if you would like more information or to watch a video

When does the auction end?

Bidding will end on December 10, 2023 at 6pm. We will notify you within 24 hours if you are the winning bidder.

What happens if I win an item?

After the auction ends, you will be notified if you won. You will be sent a link to the Payment tab where you can review the item(s) you've won and submit payment. Once you have paid, we will notify you about how to receive your prize. Depending on your prize and your location, you will be able to either arrange to have your prize hand delivered or shipped. If you choose to have the item shipped, we may ask you to pay a shipping charge.

Will I receive my winning items by December 24?

We will do our best to deliver or ship your winning items to arrive by December 24. If you choose to have an item shipped, we may ask you to pay a shipping charge.

Will there be a shipping charge?

When you win an item, you will be able to either arrange to have your prize hand delivered or shipped. Depending on your location and the size of your item, we may ask you to pay a shipping charge.

Enjoy this video of our 2022-2023 Season

Thank you to Leslie Regina Becker for editing this video, and for always capturing the excitement!

About the Queer Big Apple Corps

The slogan "The Sound of Love & Joy" describes the Queer Big Apple Corps. Since its formation in 1979, the band has been making music for audiences across the United States and Canada.

The first LGBTQ+ identified marching band to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Queer Big Apple Corps Marching Band has received countless coveted "best band" awards in parades large and small from coast to coast and has been seen by millions of people around the world in the Macy's Parade, two Ticker Tape Parades, in Pride Nights for the Mets, the Nets, and the Knicks, and in 15-20 parades and street performances annually.

The Queer Big Apple Corps Symphonic Band has played Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher and Alice Tully halls, and made its Carnegie Hall debut in 2009, the band's 30th anniversary year. Over four decades, the band has shared the stage with such luminaries as Harvey Fierstein, Rita Moreno, Liz Calloway, Arthur Laurents, and Liz Smith. A founding member of the Pride Bands Alliance (PBA), the Big Apple Corps also performed with the seated PBA massed band in both Inaugural Parades for Bill Clinton and marched in both Inaugural Parades for Barack Obama.

With more than 200 musicians, color guard, and band aides, the Queer Big Apple Corps proudly celebrated its 44th anniversary this fall, and plans to go on lifting the hearts of audiences in concert halls and on parade routes for decades to come.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide the LGBTQ+ community and their allies with a supportive and friendly environment for musical and artistic expression and, through performance, to promote social acceptance, equality, and harmony for all. We welcome all individuals to join us and see how artistic dedication within a social environment can create quality entertainment that challenges, educates, and encourages growth.

Photo by Monika Nukowska

Photo by Lianne Schoenwiesner