Welcome to the Pride Prom happening at the Art Gallery of Hamilton! The theme this year is ENCHANTED FOREST. Come join other 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to dance, eat, lounge, take cute photos, and more!

Get ready for a night full of fun, community, and celebration. Join us for a magical evening where you can dance, mingle, and express yourself freely. Let’s create unforgettable memories together in a safe and inclusive space. Don’t miss out on this special event that celebrates love and diversity. See you there!

Please read through the following. If you still have questions, they might be answered in the FAQ! If not, you can reach out to bloomandsage@stjoes.ca

What to Expect
This is an indoor event with access to an outdoor sculpture garden. There will be an awesome queer DJ playing tunes all night to dance to, but there will be other things to do, too! Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided, and when you’re more in the mood to chill, there are many different seating options throughout. There will even be a quiet craft corner, and other chill-out spaces (see the accessibility section for more info). There will be a selfie station set up, too, so that you can capture your phenomenal outfits.

Rules/Norms

• This is an event for ages 16-26, so alcohol will not be sold or provided. We also ask that no drugs or alcohol be brought into the event. There will be a designated outdoor space for nicotine use.
• Harmful and bigoted language will not be tolerated.
• Make sure to get consent from everyone within a photo before taking it and before posting/sharing it. This includes people in the background.
• Please respect people’s personal space and autonomy. Make sure to get consent from folks before touching them, and leave room between yourself and others unless you’ve been invited to dance closer.
• Please be mindful that this event is open to ages 16-26 and there may be age gaps between yourself and others at this event.

Accessibility Information
The AGH is an accessible building with elevators. There are accessible bathrooms.

There will be noise-cancelling headphones available, along with a sanitizing station once people are done with them.

Masks will be available.

There will be no strobe lights or flashing lights.

Attendees will have access to a variety of spaces to chill in, including the outdoor sculpture garden, couches in the same room as the prom + dancing, and a quiet room down the hall from the event.

The food provided will have dairy free options. Please reach out if you have specific dietary needs.

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