Prom season is here – and The Center is celebrating our community’s youth! The Hillcrest Youth Center (HYC) is preparing for The Rainbow Prom (formerly The Other Prom) for LGBTQ youth to be held at The Center, 3909 Center Street, Saturday, June 22 6-9 p.m.
The Rainbow Prom, which is in its 10th year, provides LGBTQ youth a safe, welcoming and affirming event where they can express themselves. LGBTQ youth want to go to prom, dress up and dance with that someone special, just like everyone else.
LGBTQ youth today still face the same pressures many did growing up. LGBTQ youth should not have to feel isolated or ostracized on prom night. They should feel celebrated, supported and embraced, and that’s exactly what happens at The Rainbow Prom.
Promgoers will enjoy a Cirque de Soleil theme featuring acrobats, contortionists and stilt walkers. This free event is open to all LGBTQ and allied youth ages 14-18. Help The Center provide them with a magical night and show your support by purchasing one of the Diamond, Gold or Silver stars. Your individualized star will be crafted by one of our youth and hung up at the event in your honor.
For more information, contact Sophia Arredondo at HYC@thecentersd.org
