Special Events

Queer Prom 2025

DJ led dance, photo booth, crafts, a quiet room

A youth performance showcase

A fenced outdoor area (once people are in the venue for the night there are no ‘in and out’ visits to the parking lot).

A secure, supervised and welcoming environment.

During prom, a number of social agencies and community supports provide interactive tables so prom attendees can learn about health, human rights, social supports and other issues.

Prom puts a high value on accessibility.  It is held in a wheelchair accessible space (a seniors community centre). Washrooms are gender neutral. Cultural safety is fostered through an opportunity to smudge and to connect with an Indigenous knowledge keeper or elder.

The event is supervised by a large team of adult volunteers.

Prom is a drug & alcohol free space.

How can I get a ticket? 

Tickets are available one month before Prom – in 2025 they become available on April 2nd. People can sign up for their free ticket on Eventbrite. Individuals can only book one ticket in their own name and the event will contact people who sign up for more than one ticket in their name. This means that if you want to go with someone, they need to sign up for their own ticket in their own name.

How do you confirm the age of attendees? 

Youth attendees can confirm their age by showing the original copy or a photocopy or screenshot of their school ID (with grade and year), showing a copy or screenshot of provincial ID, learners or driving license or passport or showing a letter from a parent or guardian confirming their age and date of birth. Our focus is on confirming that they are in the age range of 12-18 years old rather than on confirming their legal name vs name used.

What is the Dress Code? 

Prom does not have a specific dress code.  Many people dress up while others dress casually.  In partnership with the Pride Centre of Edmonton, donations are accepted of formal wear in the month before Prom and they will host one or two events where Prom ticket holders can try on outfits and choose something to wear if they wish. A community group offers hair and makeup touch-ups at Prom.

Parent / Guardian Questions: 

Why is Prom offered for my kids?

Prom is a queer community institution important to the organizers, volunteers and agencies.  Many of the volunteers are parents of kids who have attended Prom or people who attended Prom in their own youth. Prom is a safe, inclusive and celebratory space for youth to be themselves and express their diversity.

Can I come to Prom and check it out? 

As parents will understand, Prom does not allow adults to attend and just hang out at our event.  However, during Prom there will be a volunteer available to offer parents a tour of the venue upon request.

My teen has medical or other needs requiring specific support – can Prom accommodate them? 

We are happy to work with young people and their adults to make Prom work for them.  This can involve having an older sibling, support worker or parent onsite with a volunteer role so they can be available to support the teen’s participation or medical needs.  Please email the organizers to discuss.

As a parent / guardian / teacher I have other questions about Prom, how can I get answers?

Email queerpromyeg@gmail.com and one of the organizing volunteers will respond to you.

What else can I do to support my child’s participation and ensure they have a great time at Queer Youth Prom? 

Help them to plan their transportation home and if you are picking them up ensure the ride is there by 11pm.

Support their choosing an outfit or look that is authentic to them.

Prom is funded by donations and fundraising events.  We accept charitable donations (kindly mark that it is a donation for Queer Youth Prom).

 

For more information about Queer Prom 2025, please email us at queerpromyeg@gmail.com

@Queer Prom YEG 

Stay tuned for other Special Events from your local Pride Centre!