There is no dress code, but most guests will choose to wear semi-formal or formal attire. For ladies, this could mean a prom dress, ball gown, cocktail dress, LBD (Little Black Dress), or dressy skirt and top. For gentlemen, consider wearing a dress shirt and slacks, and optionally a jacket and tie. Dressing to match the theme is not necessary; many attendees choose to, but just as many do not. Wear what makes you feel your best!

If you are looking for a professional to do your makeup,  you can view our list of local makeup artists and contact one for an appointment.

We are not able to provide on-site changing facilities. If you will need to change, we recommend reserving a room at the hotel, or making arrangements with a friend who has a room. The Gems Yahoo Group is a good place to connect with other attendees who are looking to share.

If you have purchased tickets in advance, they will be held for you at the door on the night of the event. The deadline for advance ticket purchases is Tuesday, October 4. After that date, you may still purchase tickets at the door for $70 each, while they last.

As in previous years, there will be a Pre-Sparkle dinner on Friday night, October 6, at a Sacramento restaurant. To RSVP for the dinner, please use this RSVP form. You are also invited to join us for a post-Sparkle breakfast on Sunday morning at the Arbor Grille inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel. No RSVP is required for breakfast and you can drop in any time between 8am-11am.

Prorated partial-year membership dues (through February 2018) are currently $30 for an individual or $45 for a couple. To join online or by mail, please visit our membership page.

Yes! The River City Gems hold other events at the Crowne Plaza, including our monthly Femme Friday gathering. You can expect the staff to treat you with courtesy and respect.

There is no assigned seating. However, you may request to be seated with a specific group if they have reserved a table at the event. If you are attending with a group, please fill in the "Name of Group" box during online ticket purchase, or make a note on your mail-in order form. You can also contact us to request seating with your group. A minimum of 8 guests is required to reserve a table.

Absolutely! Each year, about a third of Sparkle attendees are spouses, partners, family members, friends, and allies. This is a party that everyone can enjoy. If you've been looking for an opportunity to introduce the important people in your life to the transgender community, River City Sparkle is the ideal event for you.

You are welcome to attend with your transgender partner as her date, as long as you respect our code of conduct.  However, this is not an event for those looking to meet or date transgender women.

We're sorry, but all tickets are non-refundable. However, you may sell or donate your ticket to a friend who can come in your place instead. Just send us a message and let us know that you wish to transfer your ticket.