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Oct 04, 2025

Get your red dresses, skirts, kilts and togas ready for the epic event - Red Dress Party San Diego!

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California, United States

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Red Dress Party 2025

This is a red dress party! Your accessories and trappings can deviate but please choose a red dress (or dress like garment) that is mostly if not 100% red. If you show up in a color that is obviously not red or in ANY FORM OF PANTS you will not be permitted into the event. This is a red dress party. It doesn’t have to be a dress, but dress-like: skirts, togas, kilts, caftans, wraps, tutus, sarongs – All will work just NO PANTS.

Each autumn there's an event that's so red-hot and full of heart in fabulous and sunny San Diego, it's like a crimson comet soaring through the city's nightlife. Ladies and gents, welcome to the Red Dress Party San Diego – where compassion meets style, and charity shimmies with dance!

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This lively affair isn't just your average soiree; oh no, it's a spectacular mission-driven extravaganza! Just like its counterparts in other cities, this party packs a powerful punch with a mission to raise funds and awareness for organizations serving the local HIV community. But don't be fooled by the serious business behind it; this is one fiesta that knows how to let its hair down.

This a night filled with pulsating beats, rhythmic melodies, and a dance floor that's hotter than a habanero pepper! The Red Dress Party is where the magic of music and the camaraderie of charity merge together, creating an unforgettable experience that leaves you with memories that shine brighter than a disco ball.

Now, let's talk fashion, darling. At this bash, fashion police need not apply – in fact, they're nowhere to be found! It doesn't matter who you are or how you identify; the dress code is as simple as it is bold: Red Dresses. Yes, you heard that right! From dapper dudes to fabulous divas, everyone slips into a red dress (or dress-like), embracing the message of unity and support with panache.

It's a sea of scarlet, red, and a parade of vermilion vogue. The sight is so striking; it'll make you wonder why you haven't worn a red dress to every party before!

Why Go

Red Dress Party San Diego is more than just a party; it's a living testament to the power of solidarity and love. With hearts as bright as the red fabric they wear, attendees come together, celebrating impact, raising funds, and spreading awareness – all while having the time of their lives.

Bottom Line

So, if you're looking for an unforgettable night where joy, compassion, and dance unite in a harmonious blast of color, Red Dress Party San Diego is the place to be. Be brave, let loose, and step into the radiant theme of red – because this party is all about leaving a mark and making a difference, one fabulous dance step at a time.

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Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, 1000 N Harbor Dr.
San Diego, California, 92101
United States

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Local number
619 800 5440
Dialing from abroad
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Dates & Hours

Oct 04, 2025

Saturday
October 4
7:30 pm - 12 am
 

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