The District Magazine Vol. 2 Issue 5, Winter 2017-18 | Page 47

specific initiative,”’ said President, David Moyer, “This is a really unique platform that we have to create a better community through our events. To our guests it is a fun party unlike any other. To the charity, it is a significant donation. To the venue, it’s a chance to garner new demographics and audience to help their business that day and in the future. To our sponsors, a way to help advertise their brand and also be charitable. It is truly a rare situation where we can help so many people at once from a fun event”. The phrase “Party for a Purpose” defines the 13 Ugly Men, and it has been the great constant over the years. Every party is typically theme driven, at elegant locations, and attract a large audience. “Our guests love to dress up to the 9’s, and we love to make sure our party lives up to the hype” said Event Coordinator, Matt Loyd, “We rented a DeLorean, in a roller skating venue, with artist Debbie Deb for our 80’s Party. Our Derby Party featured a live horse for photos, and a carnival horse racing game, and a blue grass band with exclusive whiskeys. The Halloween Party was larger than ever for our 20th annual, moving to Cuban Club allowing us to utilize the entire outside parking lot to have a concert like atmosphere and large projection mapping oozing of Halloween craziness. Over 2,500 people were in attendance! Our Ugly Sweater Party featured a holiday outdoor market, snow machines, a visit from Santa and the North Pole and upstairs dance floor”. So how does one step up and make it even better in 2018? According to Moyer, the only way to find out is to purchase a ticket! To find out more about the 13 Ugly Men, sponsorship opportunities, or tickets to events, visit 13uglymen. com or email [email protected]. THE DISTRICT - TAMPA’S URBAN DWELLING MAGAZINE 47