The Buzzed Word’s

Pride prom

2024 was a blast!
Photos to come—watch this space!

FAQS

What time does it start?
Doors open at 6pm. The drag show will start at 7pm and continue through the night. You can arrive at any time!
Where in the Ashore is it?
The Shore Deck—you can enter from the parking lot (look for the sign) or through the hotel.
How do the tickets work?
Please have yours ready to show at the door—yours will be under the name/email used to purchase the tickets, so if you bought for a group, they need to give the purchaser’s name.
What do I bring?
It’s a dance! So just a small bag or purse with any personal items (no backpacks) and a valid 21+ ID if you plan to drink alcohol.
What do I wear?
Anything you want! Go as glam, suave, cool, or comfy as you desire.
Will there be food and drinks?
Yes! The Ashore will be supplying both. They will have a cash bar for alcohol or non-alcoholic/soft drinks, and the Tide Room has a full food menu to purchase from.
Will there be things to buy?
We will have Pride merchandise to give away, and some cool queer books and goodies to buy from The Buzzed Word. So bring your wallet!
Can I bring a date?
Sure—as long as they also have a ticket :)
Is there a show?
Of course. The venerable Miss Mann, our co-host, will perform a drag show midway through the evening, and we will crown a Queer Court at the end of the night.
Is there an after-party?
Yes—anyone wishing to continue celebrating can meet at Leon’s At The Beach, our local gay bar, afterwards. Prom ends PROMPTLY at 9pm.

More questions? Want to be a sponsor? Email us at ocmdpride.com!

The annual, all-love,
great gay dance party

Friday June 28 20204
6-9pm
the Shore deck @ The Ashore Hotel

Hosted by The Buzzed Word and Dakota Whitlock, Pride Prom is a more inclusive, queer version of your high school dances past—a night of drag, queens, getting down, dressing up, and most importantly, celebrating love of all kinds.

Open to ages 16+, the Prom aims to give everyone who didn’t get to attend prom in their way a chance to be unapologetically themselves. Since 2022, it has been held at The Buzzed Word; in 2024, it’s moving to a larger space to accommodate more people—thanks to the Ashore Hotel for hosting us!

This is a ticketed event; $5 per person. We expect it will sell out, so please plan to buy ASAP.
Can’t wait to party with you all!
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