When this organization started, the focus was on people living with, or affected by, HIV/AIDS. The red dress serves as a way to level the playing field and join us in solidarity. It's a symbol of support and compassion. As the party has grown, we've taken on other local causes, but HIV/AIDs is still one of our major focuses. When everyone comes in a red dress it no longer matters who you are, how you identify, etc. just that we are all there to support our community. 

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We do understand that some people have personal reasons that don't make wearing a dress optimal. In the spirit of inclusivity, we've loosened the rules a bit. Two-piece garments are acceptable, as well as any additional pieces of clothing that will make you feel more comfortable, as long as your outfit/costume is more than 75% red and at a glance reads as a "dress". Check out our FAQ page to learn more about the dress code and other questions.