The Global Street Dance Masquerade is an on-going, site specific presentation of full body masquerade suits. Conceptualized, designed and choreographed by creative director, multimedia dance, and performance artist Rashad Pridgen.   The #gsdmq8 public art has performed throughout the Bay Area California. With Interactive works that include: 2015 The Bio Spirit Safety Suit, live procession with Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 2017, A Masquerade 4 Prince live procession from the Luggage Store Art Gallery, Market street, the Tenderloin neighborhood and ending at the Tenderloin National Forest. The Global Street Dance Masquerade was transformed into a theatrical experience: Ethos de Masquerade 2017 in collaboration with Campo Santos, A.C.T and Strand Theatre San Francisco.  #gsdmq8 The Global Street Dance Masquerade will re-emerge in 2024 with Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Seed Commission, presenting a dynamic tribute to the masquerade journey and reveal of new suits.