In 1996, one man was evacuated by helicopter after slipping into a drug-induced coma. Ironically, the Morning Party is sponsored by Gay Men s Health Crisis, an AIDS service organization. However, the parties they sponsor do anything but protect health. They expose partygoers to drug overdoses, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and even death. Many other circuit parties provide profits for other AIDS organizations as well.
Circuit parties occur in all four corners of the country.
They usually feature shirtless men dancing throughout the night, their stamina and euphoria enhanced by powders or pills. Party-goers say that the events feature darkened back rooms.