Define Circuit Party Meaning

A series (usually several days and nights in a row) of large predominantly gay rave events that are well publicized and frequented by middle-class gay white men.

(SIR cut PAR tee) noun. any number of a series of events that can be held around world generally catering to butch looking young gay men and fag hags that consists of dancing mindlessly until dawn to disco music after injesting K, ex and/or methamphetamine

A large, gay dance party, something like a gay version of a rave, but with a gay-oriented music selection (usually pop, progressive house, and tribal). Events are well-promoted, publicized, advertised and organized, are often attended by thousands, can be big charity fundraisers, and are usually expensive to attend.

Since each circuit party occurs on a specific weekend and in a specific city once a year, and there are many parties on "the circuit", travel and planning are required. Travelling from party to party becomes part of a circuit boy's lifestyle of travel, networking and partying.

Some examples of circuit parties: White Party in Palm springs (April), Black Party in New York (March), the Black and Blue Ball in Montreal (October), the Blue Ball in Philadelphia (January).

These are often all-night and multi-day events, and party drugs such as ecstasy, GHB, ketamine and crystal are frequently taken by partygoers.