LTC 374-2019 LGBTQ+ PROM_ ONCE UPON A TIME - PRESENTED BY PRIDELMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 374-2019
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DATE: July 1, 2019
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SUBJECT: LGBTQ+ PROM: ONCE UPON A Tl E -PRESENTED BY PRIDELINES AND MIAMI
BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION
In an effort to provide programs and services to LGBTQ+ youth in Miami Beach, the Parks and
Recreation Department has partnered with Pridelines, South Florida's oldest and largest LGBTQ
service agency and Miami's LGBTQ Community Center, to present the organization's 241h annual
LGBTQ+ Prom, "Once Upon a Time".
The event will be held on July 13, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. at UNIDAD (7251 Collins
Avenue). The youth prom provides LGBTQ+ youth and young adults with a safe and affirming
space to be themselves, express themselves and dance the night away. Miami Beach youth
interested in attending will have priority RSVP to the event.
One of Prideline's missions is to provide youth enrichment activities, and the organization has a
long-standing history of working with Miami Beach Pride to produce their youth pride after-party,
their safe zones, the youth district, and their tea tent for transgender people. The organization has
been visiting several Parks and Recreation sites speaking with pre-teens and teens about the
various programs, services, and initiatives the organization provides to raise awareness and offer
support services to Miami Beach LGBTQ+ youth who may benefit.
"Pridelines' annual Prom is a special event for our youth and young adults," said Victor Diaz
Herman, CEO of Pridelines. "Since inception, this event has and continues to provide young
LGBTQ people who often-times feel alone, different, unloved or unwanted with a space to
experience true community -free from judgement, ridicule, and hate."
As the June Pride celebrations across the U.S. come to and end, we are proud to foster a
continued growing relationship with organizations that promote the spirit behind the celebration
of diversity and inclusivity that is the City of Miami Beach.
Should you have additional questions, please contact Cindy Casanova at (305) 673-7730.
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