TIGLFF is excited in 2026 to launch the Trans Pride Dance Party & Ball, themed this year as “Night of 1000 Oscars,” in partnership with Central Florida Ballroom Collective.

The night kicks off with a huge dance party with Dyke Nite St Pete, bringing our local queer and trans community together to celebrate, dance, and serve. Then we roll straight into the ballroom competition. Categories. Commentary. Tension. 10s across the board.

One of the best parts? This event is a community fundraiser, in collaboration with Swamp Bois and Doll Dynasty to support their Gender Affirming Care Fund. The whole night is about showing up for each other. We’ll also have raffle prizes throughout the evening, so folks can join in supporting the fund while having fun. Come for the party, stay for the purpose, and leave knowing you helped make care more accessible for our community.

Your ticket is all-inclusive to:

• 7pm – 10pm Trans Pride Dance Party with Dyke Nite St Pete
• 10pm – 12 / 12:30 Trans Pride Ball with Central Florida Ballroom Collective

The event Division & Categories are listed below. To learn more about this event & ballroom culture, visit here: https://tiglff.com/night-of-1000-oscars/

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Night of 1000 Oscars Divisions & Categories

Each bolded division will receive the $150 top cash prize and trophy. All other division winners will receive a trophy.

• Performance: You are the prize! You are the moment! You are the Oscar! Bring in a mostly gold effect like the coveted award!

  • Divisions: FQ | Transman | BQ | Twister | Women | Beginner | Oldway | New Way

• Sex Siren: You stepped right out of the silver screen into real life. Bring it in a black and white effect like the movie you just walked out of!

  • Divisions: Transman | MF | FF | FQ

• Face: Just bring it as a Hollywood Star from a decade of your choice. Don’t forget your reference photo!

  • Divisions: GNC | Beginners | MF | FF

• Best Dressed: Tonight is the Oscars, so bring it red carpet ready.

  • Divisions: FQ | Transman | GNC | MF | FF