Pants are overrated.

No group knows this better than New York-based Improv Everywhere, which kickstarted the No Pants Subway Ride back in 2000 and has since inspired Improv AZ's annual No Pants Light Rail Ride in Phoenix.

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This free-spirited event is free to attend. All that's needed is a light-rail pass and a lack of modesty.

That being said, thongs, G-strings, and crotchless panties are out of the question, not to mention totally disgusting. You will be riding public transportation after all.

Riders can start at any Park & Ride location at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 12. Participants should get off the train at the Central and Roosevelt station and later move their half-naked hootenanny to nearby drinking establishments.

Participants should remember to remove their pants before boarding the light rail but be sure to bring extra layers and a backpack to carry them in. For more information on the who, what, and wear, visit the No Pants Light Rail Ride on Facebook.

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