"Taboo" at the Castle in Ybor City

There is a librarian!

Taboo is one of the sexiest parties in Tampa, held at the Castle night club in Ybor City every year. I have taken many people to this event - and not just your Goth types. People who look like "normal" people, including a few librarian types are down with this event. Its not just whips and chains and latex. They have the dungeon, the naked dessert bar, rubber doll and more with people who really do live the lifestyle. The highlight is the stage show which will draw over 1,500 people into a crowded nightclub. Yes folks, there is nudity. This scene is not for everyone.

This is Tampa, however, get used to it. I guess at some point the bible thumpers will try to get rid of it but it is still going strong every year. If your lucky, you may even see the famous "hard on man" who is regular customer at the bar. I have heard about this guy from many fares in my taxi and have found his photo on the internet. I guess everyone has to have their own bag, right? Watch out for vampires if you go. They are real, they live in Tampa and many of them do hang out at the Castle nightclub.

Bubble bath on the main stage

There is a real vampire culture in Tampa with many young people. They don't really suck blood but they like to draw on the energy of others by looking at them from a distance. So If you feel week - one may be watching. They not only dress the part, some have gone so far as to have had dental implants of fangs put in. Head? Anyone?

Promotional poster

Does anyone really want to see the hard on man?

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