Red dress party

In LGBT culture, red dress parties are events in which people wear red dresses, regardless of gender. The parties are attended predominantly by gay men in drag. Cities with annual events include Portland, Oregon,[1] and San Diego.[2][3]

The Portland charity event began as a basement party in 2001,[4] and benefits organizations supporting LGBT youth and people living with HIV/AIDS.[5] Parties are now attended by 2,000 people and raise as much as $30,000 annually.[4] Chelsea Clinton attended the 2008 event.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Spencer, Aaron (May 6, 2013). "The Red Dress Party, In Fragments". Willamette Week. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
  2. ↑ Rawles, Timothy (August 12, 2016). "Getting 'Red & Wild' with The Red Dress Party San Diego". San Diego Gay & Lesbian News. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
  3. ↑ Rawles, Timothy (March 11, 2016). "Red Dress Party San Diego returns Oct. 2016". San Diego Gay & Lesbian News. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
  4. 1 2 "LGBT festivals & events". Travel Portland. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
  5. 1 2 "Chelsea Clinton at the Red Dress Party". Blue Oregon. April 15, 2008. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Chelsea Clinton's Fierce Night Out with the Gays". New York. New York Media, LLC. April 16, 2008. ISSN 0028-7369. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
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