Pride Prom Gives Queer Teens Safe Space

Pride Prom lit up Old Town Alexandria last Friday night, turning the Torpedo Factory Art Center into a dazzling, safe haven for LGBTQ+ teens across D.C. With a mouthwatering Italian feast, electrifying drag queen performances, and heartfelt community vibes, this annual event—founded in 2018—offers queer teens a much-needed escape from bullying and exclusion. Student organizer Anik Davis and drag icon Kirby the Drag Queen, who wowed the crowd with a saxophone solo, underscored the event’s life-saving importance amid rising youth suicide rates and political hostility. Volunteers like Cameron Flores and leaders from Safe Space NOVA reaffirmed that this prom isn’t just a dance—it’s a lifeline, a confidence booster, and a reminder that queer kids belong. For first-timer Milo Gutierrez, it was pure magic: “Yeah… except for Pride people.” Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e7ad257657891136