Virginia, get ready.

This Halloween, Equality Virginia is throwing a party unlike anything this city has seen... and you're invited!

Out of the Shadows: Serving Looks, Serving Liberation is our brand-new signature event, and it's exactly what it sounds like: a night of music, dancing, jaw-dropping drag, and pure, unfiltered joy at the Dewey Gottwald Center, in the name of a cause that matters.

Come dressed to impress or come as you are (costumes optional, fabulousness encouraged). From 6 to 10 PM, expect a night full of:

Show-stopping drag queens, kings, and everyone in between, bringing the looks and the energy
A dance floor that doesn't quit
Halloween decor and vibes, without the horror-movie vibe
A room full of your people queer folks, allies, and everyone who believes Virginia deserves better

And when the main event wraps? The party keeps going, so stick around for the after party and keep the night alive.

This isn't just a party. It's a party with a purpose! Every ticket, every drink, every dollar raised goes directly toward Equality Virginia's work building a Virginia where LGBTQIA+ people don't just survive, but thrive.

So put on your best look (or don't — no pressure), grab your people, and come celebrate community, joy, and liberation with us.

The queer Halloween party Richmond's been waiting for.

Out of the Shadows: Serving Looks, Serving Liberation
📍 Dewey Gottwald Center | 🕕 October 30, 6–10 PM + After Party

Thank you to our sponsors, CarMax, Dominion Energy, McGuireWoods & McGuireWoods Consulting!

Interested in supporting this event? Email casey@equalityvirginia.org

2026 Equality Virginia Halloween Soiree

Out of the Shadows: Serving Looks. Serving Liberation.

Category is... LIBERATION!

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