The Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC) will host its first-ever Pride Prom, named “Out & Shining Hollywood Prom,” on Saturday, March 29. The event will take place in the historic ballroom at the OCAC from 7 to 11 p.m.
The night will entail an old-Hollywood style red carpet, where each guest can strike a pose. There will be drag performances by P.H. Dee and Roxie D. Mocracy, with musical guest DJ Renee.
In addition to local talent performances, there will be exclusive offers from Uptown Threads, including a 15% discount at the Uptown store if the Pride Prom ticket is shown. Additionally, Kiki the Barber and Style with Gina have offered promotions to prom goers.
Presale tickets are now available for $7. If purchased after March 16, tickets will be $10. The night of Hollywood glamour is designed to highlight and showcase the beauty of pride. All members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as allies, ages 18 and older, are invited.
Marina Young, an employee of Enjoy Oxford, said this night is significant for the Oxford LGBTQIA+ community as they prepare to celebrate their pride and authenticity.
“Pride means that you are unapologetic for who you are, and you’re not going to let other people’s perspective change that,” Young said.
Throughout the planning of this event, the OCAC has tried to exemplify the meaning of pride through the different nuances of this occasion. Young shared that Oxford is a “close-knit” community that is passionate about celebrating one another.
Young also said that the idea of a Pride Prom came from the Graduate Student Pride Association, who aim to create a prom for older generations who missed their chance to attend a prom as their true, authentic selves.
While showing support for the Oxford LGBTQIA+ community, the OCAC’s night of Hollywood glamour acknowledges and “wanted to recognize the devastation of L.A.,” and the victims of the wildfires.
In addition to attending Pride Prom, there are other ways to support the event.
The Out & Shining Hollywood Prom aims to create a welcoming space for the LGBTQIA+ community, and the OCAC looks forward to Oxford’s participation.
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