.: About the Prom :.

About the Capital Queer Prom

The Capital Queer Prom is a formal gala that gives hundreds of adult queer men and women an opportunity to celebrate the prom they should have had years ago, and relive those high school years.

Since its debut, the Capital Queer Prom has given over 1,800 LGBTQ adults (ages 21 - 80) an opportunity to enjoy the special magic of a second-chance prom.

Not only does this second-chance prom benefit hundreds of prom guests, but each year the prom benefits a local non-profit organization. In past years prom has donated to One in Ten/Reel Affirmations, Wanda Will Project, The Women’s Collective, T.H.E. Wanda Alston House, and the Youth Pride Alliance. For our sixth year we are happy to have Transgender Health Empowerment as this year’s beneficiary.

The prom has been featured in such publications as Metro Weekly, MSNBC, USA Today, The Washington Blade, and The Washington Post.

Prom Events of the Past

	2006 Queer Women's Prom
	In September of 2006 the Spirit of Washington sailed off with over 200 women wanting to experience a second-chance prom. The evening included a performance by Doria Roberts and an elegant evening along the Potomac.

	2008 Capital Queer Prom
	After the success of the first prom, the organizers for the event realized that everyone in the LGBT Community deserved to experience such a memorable evening. On March 8, 2008, the Almas Shrine Ballroom hosted 300 gay & lesbian men and women.

	2009 Capital Queer Prom
	On March 10, 2009 the Spirit of Mount Vernon set sail with 300 members of the GLBTQ wanting to experience this unique event.

	2010 Capital Queer Prom
	On March 13, 2010, the Almas Shriners Ballroom was transformed into a Vegas-Style celebration for “Casino Royale”. From dancing to poker, everyone agreed it was the best prom yet!

	2011 Capital Queer Prom
	On March 19, 2011, hundreds of men and women set sail for a great cause for our “Fabulous at 5” Anniversary celebration. Click here to see photos from past events.

Testimonials

“Thank you so much for continuing to produce an event that gives so much back to the community - both those who are here and are able to go, as well as those who are coming up and will be able to go. May events like this show the world that we are who we are, and we love who we love...”-Coco Monroe

“Thanks for all the hard work you and the rest of the prom committee did to make such a special night for everyone! Beat my high school prom HANDS DOWN!” -Carol Benevy

“We cannot do without Capital Queer Prom. It has become an integral and indispensable part of our community. No matter what happens, people will always come the next year because it has become a part of us. It is a celebration of queers and allies in the DC area, and it is not going away. It cannot go away." -Liz Prescott

“Thank you for creating this awesome space for us to get dressed up and go to our dream PROM!!!! Bella and I had so much fun. It keeps getting better year after year. You did a wonderful job. Actually it was flawless.” -Ken Vegas

“Prom was another big success. The swag bags looked amazing. Everyone I spoke with said they had an amazing time! What will next year bring? Big anniversary year for you! Your 5th one!” -Sarah Novak

“Congratulations Eboné, your hard work and efforts produced a sensational event. Xxxooo” -Tedd Davis