ABOUT TCW - TRANS CELEBRATION WEEKEND

Let's come together to celebrate our transgender community!!!

With so many social and legislative issues targeting the transgender community, our goal is to create an event that celebrates trans and non-binary folks (and our allies) with a weekend of events in a historically queer destination.

TCW directors and organizers are working to create a calendar of events that is entertaining and education. Three days of activities, parties and resources in the gorgeous beach hamlet of Cherry Grove, Fire Island.

Imagine being surrounded by your queer family, with movies, tea dances, nature walks, spiritual gatherings and fabulous parties. All in a destination that is home to some of the most gorgeous beaches, breathtaking nature walks, the oldest running LGBTQ+ theater in the United States and an exciting nightlife with legendary hotspots like the Ice Palace (home of disco) and Cherrys on the Bay.

We encourage group participation and can help facilitate your trip with guidance and discounts for travel and housing.

Join us and our special guests in a range of activities from touring the Sunken Forest to a film festival showcasing trans+ projects, or simply relax on the beach being surrounded by an affirming community that supports you.

Cherry Grove has been a proud queer community since the early 1900’s and is eager to host a TRANS CELEBRATION WEEKEND to provide a safe(r) space to amplify trans voices.

We hope to see you there!

TCW DIRECTORS

Parker Sargent and Kai Davis will be organizing and hosting the weekend's events, with the goal to facilitate many transgender and non-binary voices coming together in a safe(r) space in a celebration of our minds, bodies and spirits.

Parker Sargent (she\her)
Parker Sargent has dedicated her career to exemplifying LGBTQIA+ voices in her documentary films, such as “Roseland: the Ballad of Bob Levine”, “In The Meat Rack”, “The Panzi Invasion”, “SNAP- Year of a Queen”, “Grove Girls” and her upcoming film "Lina Girl" about the life of trans icon DJ Lina Bradford.
Sargent has also produced events for famed queer photographer koitz, performance artist Keioui Keijaun Thomas, comedian Gina Yashere and she curated the exhibition “Safehaven: Gay Life in 1950s Cherry Grove” at the New York Historical Society in 2021. Parker launched TCW in 2023 and is excited for the upcoming 2024 events.
She is also the host of the popular podcast WHAT IS QUEER.

Kai Davis (they/them)
Growing up in Birmingham Alabama, Kai Davis was surrounded by activism in their family and community. These early teachings to always be an advocate for equality have inspired Davis in their work as the Chair of the Cherry Grove DEI Project and will be returning this year as the cohost for the TCW events.
Kai is a certified firefighter and 1st Assistant Chief of the Cherry Grove volunteer fire department where they have served for over nineteen years. Mx. Davis holds a Bachelor's degree from Smith College, an MBA from The Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College.

Christina Calisi (she/her)
A dynamic casting director and producer of Christina Calisi Casting, she is celebrated for her innovative and personal approach to casting and producing. With extensive experience across major studios like MGM and Amazon, leading agencies such as CAA and Wavemaker, top networks including MTV, Bravo, and CBS, and production powerhouses like Casual Films, Big Fish Entertainment, and Argonon, Christina has established herself as a powerhouse in development and series production. Her award-winning career, built on this extensive experience, is defined by her exceptional ability to discover untapped talent, spanning actors, celebrities, real people, and professionals.

An active community member, Christina is a member of the Casting Society of America, the Television Academy, and local organizations like the Cherry Grove Community Association, the Cherry Grove Arts Project, the Special Olympics of New York, and New York Cares.