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22nd Annual Youth Pridefest

Published: June 6, 2023; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

The RETURN is upon us ... The RETURN OF THE 22nd ANNUAL YOUTH PRIDE FEST !!

The KiKi Coalition, a consortium of LGBTQ+ youth organizations dedicated to community mobilization, and Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) will throw a carnival-style block party to celebrate Pride Month and our amazing young people.

This event will promote the important services and resources that the organizations within the Kiki Coalition provide for LGBTQ+ young people. There will be games, food, music, raffles, and much more. The event is open and FREE to the public (youth & young adults ages 13-29). In conjunction with the party, the festivities will continue into the evening with a kiki vogue ball. So grab a friend and head on down for a fun-filled day.

Activities & Activities throughout the day!!!

• 360 Photo Booth
• Raffle Prizes
• Clothing Pop-Up Boutique
• Lip Sync Battles
• Henna Tattoos
• Mechanical Bull
• Rock Climbing Wall
• Walk The Runway — Shoe Cam
• Gladiator Joust
• Smoothie Bike
• Tarot Reader
• Reiki Energy Readers
• Fooz Ball
• Make-Up Station
• Basketball Hoops
• Mural Coloring
• Photo Ops
• Dual Sports Equalizer
• Flush Em Tank
• High Striker
• Classic Carnival Games
• Much Much More ....

Pre-ball categories — 5:00 PM

Of course, as we RETURN with YPF, we must RETURN with the YPF Staples!! So right before the ball starts, join us for these full-filled OTA categories. Each Winner Will Receive $50

• Voguing Musical Chairs
• Pass The Beat
• The Dip Challenge
• Vogue In A Box
• Commentator vs Commentator
• Catwalk Contest

"Taste the Rainbow“’ youth pride fest kiki ball — 6:00 pm sharp

Gilbert Baker designed the rainbow pride flag for the 1978 San Francisco Gay Freedom Day celebration. The flag was designed as a “symbol of hope” and liberation,

It represents the diversity of LGBTQ+ people around the world. Many variations of the rainbow flag exist, but tonight we want to see you represent your identity with a touch of the color representing the rainbow list below. All categories are just bring it with a touch of color.

• FQ — Red For Life
• BQ — Orange For Healing
• GNC — Yellow For New Ideas
• Drags — Green For Prosperity
• Transmen — Blue For Serenity
• Cis Women — Violet For Spirit

OTA Pier scene performance (Beginners Performance) — 1 Trophy $100

• Bring in a shirt representing your Pride flag color with your pier house name on it.
• OTA Runway — 1 Trophies $100
• OTA Performance — 1 Trophy $100
• OTA Washed Face — 1 Trophy $100
• OTA Twerk — Little Bounce vs Big Bounce — 2 Trophies (1 cash — $100)
• GRAND PRIZE — Taste The Rainbow As A House — 6 Trophies $600

Just as the Rainbow Pride Flag was created for unity and solidarity, tonight unite a team of 6 (house or no house) consisting of one FQ, BQ, GNC, Drag, Transman & Cis Woman each representing their perspective color to build the rainbow. Once your rainbow has been built, give us a show-stopping performance consisting of any categories of your choice (cats can double & triple up) that lets us know why you are PROUD to be on the main stage at THE RETURN OF YOUTH PRIDE FEST !!!

For event information, media information, and support, please email hmiyouth@hmi.org

Location: 2 Astor Place, New York, NY 10003, United States

Time: 3:00 — 9:00 pm ED

Free!

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