Who: Pride Prom is open to all HCPSS high school students who are part of or allies to the LGBTQIA+ community

When: TBD June 2027 from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Where: TBD

Cost: $30 per person

FAQs

Q. I'm In 9th grade. Can I attend Pride Prom?

A. Yes! Pride Prom is open to ALL HCPSS high school students and their guests. Please keep In mind that we only have a limited number of tickets. Register and pay early to secure your ticket to Pride Prom.

Q. What time do I have to be at Pride Prom?

A. Doors open at 8:00 PM. The latest time to check in at Pride Prom will be 9:00 PM. After 9:00 PM, no attendees will be permitted to enter. Refunds will not be given.

Q. What can I wear to Pride Prom?

A. Please wear Prom appropriate clothing (formal or semi-formal) to attend. Dress in clothing that you find affirming. No inflatable costumes, masks that cover your head/face, or prop weapons will be permitted. 

Q. When do I need to be picked up from Prom?

A. Prom ends promptly at 11:00 PM. Be sure you have a ride ready at that time. 

Q. Will there be food?

A. Yes. We will have a variety of snack and dessert options at Pride Prom.

Q. Why is there a Pride Prom? Can't students just go to their regular school proms? Is this prom only for LGBTQIA+ students?

A. Great question! Pride Prom is for everyone who wants to create safe spaces to support LGBTQIA+ youth. So, all queer youth and allies to the community are invited and encouraged to attend. Sure - students can go to BOTH their home school proms as well as this county-wide prom. This "Prom" is part of our optional Pride Week activities. The reason we have a Pride Prom is simple - because our students asked and said they needed one. After several years of students bringing up the request during LGBTQIA+ Community Advisory meetings, our first Pride Prom occurred in June 2023. It's been a tradition ever since!

Q. I'm In 12th grade and scheduled to graduate before Pride Prom occurs. Am I still allowed to attend Pride Prom?

A. Yes! Be sure to secure your ticket to Pride Prom BEFORE May 21st if you are a senior who wishes to attend. Once you no longer have access to log into your HCPSS account, you will not be able to register to attend. Students in grades 9-11 will have a longer period of time to register and secure payment.

Q. What if I can't afford to attend Pride Prom?

A. Not a problem. Just reach out to pride@hcpss.org and ask for financial assistance. 

Q. I am sensitive to noise and lights. Is Pride Prom for me?

A. YES! We take student feedback seriously and each hour, on the hour, our dance floor will refrain from using strobe lighting and the music will be at a lower volume. Ear plugs are also available to guests at no charge. There are also a number of spaces in the building in which there are activities to do that are of a sit, chat, and craft nature.

Q. I'm not in to dancing. Will there be other activities?

A. Yes! We have a LOT of activities for you to select from during Pride Prom. In addition to our dance floor In the gym, we'll have the following...

• Escape Room Challenge - Find some friends and as soon as you arrive, sign up for your space to take this challenge! If you can escape with the clues provided, you and your teammates will win some prizes! This will be an all new escape experience for this year's Pride Prom!

• Game room -  bring your friends, or make some new ones and try out some fun games

• Trivia - We'll have three opportunities to participate in trivia games during the evening.

Additional Items will be added as we get closer to the date!