Ages 14-19 only "Gala in the Gardens" Friday 5/8/2026 6:00-11:00 PM Dinner and Dancing Formal Attire Required- See Dress Code Spaces are limited and will fill quickly! Register early and save! **Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE--regardless of circumstance or change in plans. ** This event is for high school students ages 14-19- only- including their date! Dress/Code of Conduct Tampa Bay HEAT HOCO is a special, conservative, and classy event, we expect our students to act and dress appropriately for the occasion. The attire is formal. Girls may wear formal dresses or formal pantsuits- made for a woman. Dresses must not be too short -FINGERTIP LENGTH- when standing straight upright, and arms raised, too high (slits no higher than fingertip length), or too low cut. If it's a two-piece dress, please make sure it covers your mid-drift. No Holes or cut outs larger than 1 inch. DRESSES MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL- You will receive a number for entry once you submit your outfit. For boys you are expected to be dressed formal. Suits, with a jacket and tie/bowtie, and dress shoes are appropriate (NO sneakers, slides, crocs, etc.) Boots must be preapproved. Please send a photo SHOES INCLUDED to heatdresscode@gmail.com for approval. For All Students: No Jeans No Shorts No dressing as the opposite sex No Costumes- or cosplay No T-shirts Formal shoes. Bags will be checked at the door. DRESS CODE WAIVER FOR MORE DETAILS Dress code Info: Outfits are now required to have prior approval. If your outfit is not appropriate, you will be asked to change, so please read the rules carefully and ask any questions regarding the event PRIOR to purchasing your ticket. No refunds are given. Cursing, rowdiness, fighting, and/or inappropriate dancing will not be tolerated. No vapes/alcohol permitted. Students are not permitted outside the building. No reentry for students who leave. There will be security/chaperones on site. By purchasing you agree to the above.
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