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1996
The very first drag dinner is held at 480 Tarpon Walk.
1997
A second drag dinner is held. A small number of
close friends arrive in drag for post-dinner cocktails.
1998
The party moves to 197 Midway. Approximately
70 people are in attendence.
1999
First Party Theme: Can You Learn to be Chic?.
The party moves to 455 Ocean.
2000
Theme: Damsels in Distress
2001
Theme: Moulin Rouge
The party moves to 495 Tarpon Walk
and grows to over 100 guests.
2002
Theme: Always a Bridesmaid
Rain doesn't stop dozens of soaking wet drag queens from sloshing their high heels down Tarpon Walk.
2003
Theme: Once Upon a Time —
Evil Queens and Fairy Princesses
2004
Theme: Women of Mass Destruction,
featuring a 20-foot stiletto that, sadly, is lowered from the roof before the party due to high winds.
2005
Theme: Housewives, Desperate & Otherwise
2006
Theme: Divas
Our deck overflows with sultry singers and legendary ladies In anticipation of the forthcoming Dreamgirls movie.
2007
Theme: Working Girls
The party moves to 102 Scaup Walk,
and from Sunday to Saturday.
2008
Theme: Vegas
Gambling gals push the party back one day, betting
on gray skies that end up clearing by afternoon. (Drama!)
Crowd size: 380
2009
Theme: Dolls
Barbie turns 50 and a 10-foot dollbox becomes our most popular photo-op to date.
2010
Theme: Quinceañera
480 drag queens turn out to celebrate 15 years of makeup and music for our latina-themed coming-of-age celebration.
2011
Theme: Bollywood
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About the Party
Although the party has grown to gala proportions, it started out as a small dinner for eight when a few Fire Island housemates decided to give the phrase dress for dinner new meaning. The following year saw another dinner, this time followed by a cocktail party with some well-dressed friends who wanted to join in the fun.
The rest is history. Want to know more? Check out these frequently asked questions below.
How can I meet boys if I'm dressed as a girl?
- Our party is the friendliest you will go to this summer. Nothing breaks the ice like an outrageous costume. This is your chance to finally talk to that boy you've been watching since June.
But I want to look hot!
- No man's tanktop will flatter your arms like a strapless dress, and no shorts will show off your legs like a mini skirt. You won't believe how great you look.
Do you mean I have to be in full drag?
I'm a real girl. How should I dress?
- We love real girls and we love that more of you come every year. We don't care whether you dress as a man or as a woman. We do care that you really go all out. If you dress as a boy you shouldn't look like you merely borrowed a pair of board shorts from your best gay bud. Not into makeup? Experiment with facial hair. Dressed as a girl? You should be just as made up as all the boys who turn out in wigs and full makeup. Think of this as a costume party and have fun!
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