By Veronica Hoglund

Veronica Hoglund

This past Saturday evening, Ziggy Stardust enthusiasts from across the five boroughs—and perhaps even beyond—gathered at the Lower East Side’s (Le) Poisson Rouge to celebrate the singer’s 65th birthday at the Bowie Ball. The annual event drew an animated crowd of all ages dressed in their best Bowie gear and makeup, so great that the man himself would have been proud.

With a number of performances, DJ sets, makeovers, sing-alongs and a late-night costume contest, the night’s attendees went above and beyond to honor the great man.

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