Date: Saturday, September 27
Time: 6:00pm-11:00pm
Location: Sacramento
Entry Fee: $75
Paid Member Entry Fee: $65
Purchase Deadline: September 19
The West Coast’s most glamorous trans event is back!
The River City Gems welcome the whole trans community, including family, friends, and allies, to put on your finest attire and party the night away at River City Sparkle 2025. Whether you are a first-timer or a Sparkle veteran, you won’t want to miss this year’s gala event.
The theme this year is Enchanted Forest — a realm of magic and mystery, where anything is possible! Dressing to the theme is completely optional. Please wear whatever makes you feel like your most beautiful self.
The party will be held at a favorite hotel in Sacramento. Get ready for a fun party atmosphere, no-host cocktails, a delicious dinner, door prizes, and more. Back by popular demand, there will be an after dinner dance party featuring DJ Amber! A photographer will be available, and of course, ample opportunity for taking photos.
6:00pm – No-host cocktails
7:30pm – Dinner
Your Sparkle dinner will be a buffet which includes:
Iceberg Salad with Blue Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Crisp Smoked Bacon, Scallions, & Buttermilk Ranch
Field Greens Salad with Goat Cheese and Citrus Wedges, Candied Pecans, Red Onions & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pesto Tortellini Salad
Cheese Tortellini with Sliced Salami, Grape Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, & Mozzarella Balls
Fresh Wild Caught Cajun Snapper with Grilled Prawns & Cheese Grits
Lemon Pepper Chicken with Lemon Pepper Sauce
Bone-In Mustard Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Herbs and Apple Bourbon Demi with Peppercorns
Blue Cheese and Bacon Potatoes au Gratin
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Chef’s Dessert Selection and Freshly Brewed Starbucks® Coffee & Tea
Add tickets to your cart below. Be sure to purchase by the deadline of September 19!
Hotel information will be provided via email after you purchase tickets. Prior to ticket purchase, you can find this information in our private community at https://rivercitygems.groups.io/.
Joining the community at https://rivercitygems.groups.io/ is also the best way to find out about informal outings that may be happening in the days surrounding Sparkle, including the traditional Pre-Sparkle dinner on Friday night.