Youth & Young Adults

We love celebrating our community together and creating moments for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults to truly be themselves.

Breath of the Wild

Queer Prom:

“After what feels like a 100-year slumber, the youth of Side by Side awaken from a slumber to a world they vaguely recognize. Now, these legendary adventurers must re-explore a world long since forgotten but sure to be a prom experience like they’ve never seen!”

Join us as we celebrate queer joy in one epic night to remember. Dress to impress, keep it cool and casual, or dive in to our elven - nature fantasy theme! Get ready! For we are sure to bring you good vibes, good food, dancing, crafts, and of course lots of photos!

DATE: June 3, 2023

TIME: 7pm to 10pm

LOCATION: Join the adventure! You must register to find out!

COST: This event is free to attend but suggested $5 donations are accepted at the door.

WHO CAN ATTEND: This event is for high school students only. Ages 14-18.

How to Register:

In order to attend each participant MUST complete an online registration form. At the home page at the top, select “Activities.” From there select “enroll,” you will need to create an account if you do not have membership with our organization.

IMPORTANT please be sure to check your email as we will share the location of our event through the contact information listed in your registration. If you have any challenges with registration or do not have access to safe and private email, please contact us at info@sidebysideva.org or call our office.

*We have reached max capacity. Registration is now closed*

Safety:

We are keenly aware of some of the challenges our partner queer organizations are experiencing across the country. We also understand that registering in this way may cause issues for those with limited access. Please contact us if you have any questions, or if there is another way we can connect you with the event.

Once registered, please DO NOT share location information with individuals you do not know or in broad online platforms. We will have volunteers on-site and will discourage participants from hanging outside of the event. Try not to hang out in areas alone, we are here to celebrate our community and lift up queer joy!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Either! Bring a date or bring yourself, but you will not be solo! Please make sure you date registers too!

  • You can leave at anytime but will not be allowed to hang out in the parking lot.

  • We will have some delicious foods, something for everyone! Please contact us if you have specific dietary concerns.

  • We will have a ton of adult volunteers supporting every need we can think of. The location of the event is not being broadly shared with the public and you must register to attend and receive location information. We are also working with a group to provide security support.

  • There will be lots to do! We will have a crafts station, a quiet room to chill and decompress, a gaming station, and a courtyard area if you’d like to get some fresh air!

  • Please ask them to arrive early, but either way we will not leave you alone! We will stay with you until your ride arrives.

  • You can bring your own if you’d like! We will also have some vegan, and gluten free options as well. If you have other specific dietary needs please contact us at info@sidebysideva.org

  • Yes, we will have a quiet room where you can hang and collect yourself or you can grab fresh air in the courtyard area.

  • We want you to be comfortable and unapologetically you! Wear what you would like, dress up or down! Or if you would like to dress for our theme, rock on! We do ask that you refrain from wearing masks that cover your entire face (protective masks are ok).