Union County Hosts Teen PRIDE Alternative Prom Event

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County will be hosting its first Teen PRIDE Alternative Prom Event called "Light Up The Night - Teen Pride" for LGBTQ and ally high school youth (ages 16 to 19) on June 15.

The event is proposed to be an affirming space where teens can unapologetically be themselves that will include light refreshments, DJ, drag queen emcee, and the crowning of the Rainbow Court.

“As prom season is fast approaching, the Freeholder Board is proud to offer LGBTQ and ally teens from throughout Union County an opportunity to experience this high school milestone in a space where all teens are welcome regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, how they dress, or any other reason,” said Union County Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados. “According to Human Rights Campaign, four out of ten LGBTQ youth say they live in a community that doesn’t accept their sexual orientation. As an elected official, I support all of our residents including our LGBTQ youth - we are proud to host Union County’s first teen Pride alternative prom event for them.”

It will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.) at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage located at 360 Hamilton Street, Rahway. Tickets are $25 each and are available online at ucpac.org.

The event is hosted by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Office of LGBTQ Services, in collaboration with the Union County Performing Arts Center and with support from WellCare Health Plans.

For more information about the Office of LGBTQ Services, contact Danni Newbury, coordinator, at 908-527-4742 or dnewbury@ucnj.org