Pride Alliance and the Gamma Rho Lambda Omicron Chapter, the social sorority for the LGBTQIA+ and ally community, are hosting a space-themed Pride Prom from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union to raise money for the Trevor Project.

“Pride Prom is a community event that is similar to a normal prom but inherently more inclusive,” said Roslyn Gray, president of Pride Alliance. “People can bring whoever they want to and dress however they would like.”

Gray said that the idea for the event came from the want for a more inclusive event similar to what they have experienced at other pride proms. There was an event similar to a pride prom hosted by Pride Alliance years ago, but it was never called a pride prom.

Dancing is not the only option of entertainment for attendees, because vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free food options will be available as well as a photobooth. Coloring pages will be available for those who wish to hang out but not dance.

Though Pride Prom is aimed at the queer community and its allies anyone is welcome to attend the dance, including students, faculty, staff and community members and not just those within the LGBTQIA+ community Gray said.

“Everyone is welcome but attendees need to understand that this is a chance for LGBTQIA+ students and also community members to be themselves,” Gray said.

Tickets are $5 before the event at Pride Alliance events, during Pride Alliance’s office hours and in 2680 Beardshear. Attendees can also by tickets for $8 cash at the door. All proceeds from the event are donated to the Trevor Project.

The Trevor Project is a national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQIA+ youth under 25. Some of these resources include suicide prevention trainings and resources, crisis intervention hotlines and other community resources.