Zurich's Big, Gay Prom - A White Party Review

Because my friend DP (the PTT Swiss Correspondent) committed to moving to Zurich in December, I’ve had plans to visit him this past weekend since the first of the year. We specifically chose the weekend of April 25th as there was a gay dance party called “The White Party” – the perfect opportunity for us to experience together our first circuit party in Zurich and to dress like Miami pimps (though, I carefully pulled together a stylish all white outfit consisting of Diesel Jeans, a white tank, painted Chucks and a sparkling blue belt decorated with purple and silver jewels for a splash of color). Besides that, we thought the event might make it easy for DP to meet new people and expand his social circle in the biggest city in Switzerland.

Turns out, our plan of attack was a success as not only did we meet a great group of guys from Switzerland (who were mostly our age and not the 18 year olds we initially feared would take over the party), we also hung out with their friends from Vienna (including Armin who I referred to as "Adorable") and Munich for five hours on the dancefloor bopping to driving progressive beats interlaced with recognized vocals. And, before we left, we exchanged profile information on Facebook and Switzerland’s Gay Romeo (not that I have a profile but DP in Zurich soon will as he’s single) – all pointing to a successful night at the White Party. So because the night was a success, we’re already contemplating the big party this summer on the lake as well as a techno parade to celebrate the closing of summer. Not that I need a big, gay prom to get me to Zurich, but it sure does help!