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Come Out With Pride Orlando announces adults-only prom for LGBTQIA+

Orlandoโ€™s โ€˜Come Out with Prideโ€™ returns with extra COVID-19 precautions in place For the first time since the pandemic, thousands of people packed into downtown Orlando for the โ€œCome Out with Prideโ€ parade.

ORLANDO, Fla. — For many, our proms were many years ago. But an upcoming event will allow guests a second chance to dance and express themselves like never before.

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Come Out With Pride Orlando is hosting its Pride Prom on April 16 at the Orlando Museum of Art. The event is 21+ and geared toward โ€œour LGBTQIA+ community, and especially those of us who identify as trans and non-binary,โ€ the organization said.

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โ€œIt will be a safer space where each of us can be our authentic selves and bring the date(s) perhaps you couldnโ€™t in high school,โ€ Come Out With Pride said. โ€œOf course, allies will be welcome as well.โ€

The fun-filled night will include all the prom staples including dancing, throwback hits, entertainment, a photo booth and more.

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The promโ€™s theme is โ€œExpress Yourself.โ€

Tickets are $30 for general admission and $100 for the VIP lounge. Click here to purchase.

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Adam Poulisse

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Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.

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