"In a backyard in central Florida, there's a rowdy wrestling match going on. But there are no alligators here (as far as anyone can tell) - just dozens of trans people ready to watch their friends wrestle each other in an inflatable pool full of lube. Some wear neon fringe or gold lamé bodysuits, an homage to the high camp pro wrestlers of old."
"The hosts of this party of the summer, known as Lubor Day, are the Swamp Bois, a transmasc collective in the Tampa Bay area who, alongside transfem sister collective Doll Dynasty, are building transformative spaces for trans Floridians in a time and place that has been legislatively hostile to trans people. Swamp Bois and Doll Dynasty are both rooted in a belief that joy, play, and social connection are essential to mutual aid and caring for a community."
Transmasc collectives in the Tampa Bay area organize exuberant social events that combine play, performance, and mutual aid to strengthen trans community bonds. Lubor Day features playful wrestling, drag, food, and open affection, creating spaces for joy and visibility. Organizers formed the group after late 2024 and held an inaugural January 2025 meetup with symbolic community imagery. The groups draw inspiration from other mutual-aid and community-building efforts across the country and emphasize privacy for organizers while using defiant slogans to assert resilience against legislative hostility toward trans people in Florida.
Read at LGBTQ Nation
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