The Buzzed Word’s

Pride prom

We’re back for 2025!
June 14 at Vista Rooftop

FAQS

What time does it start?
Doors open at 6pm. The drag show will start at 7pm and continue through the night. You can arrive at any time!
Where is it?
Vista Rooftop is on the top floor of the Fenwick Inn on 138th St in Ocean City. Prom will be in the reserved banquet room; there will be signs directing you there through the hotel.
How do the tickets work?
Once you purchase a ticket, you’re set; your confirmation email is your entrance ticket. Please have it ready to show at the door—yours will be under the name/email used to purchase the tickets, so if you bought for a group, they need to give the purchaser’s name.
I want to stay at the hotel! How do I reserve a room?
The Fenwick Inn has provided a discounted block of rooms for Prom attendees. You can book your stay with our special link here, or call 800-641-0011 and reference Pride Prom. The room block is only good for 6/13-6/15 2025; you MUST book at room by 6/6/25.
What do I bring?
It’s a dance! So just a small bag or purse with any personal items (no backpacks) and a valid 21+ ID if you plan to drink alcohol. There will not be lockers or a coat check.
What do I wear?
Anything you want! Go as glam, suave, cool, or comfy as you desire.
Will there be food and drinks?
Yes! Vista will have a bar for alcohol or non-alcoholic/soft drinks, and a special food menu of bites. (Cash or credit card.)
Will there be things to buy?
We will have Pride merchandise to give away, and some cool queer books and goodies to buy from The Buzzed Word. So bring your wallet!
Can I bring a date?
Sure—as long as they also have a ticket :)
Is there a show?
Of course. The venerable Miss Mann, our co-host, will perform a drag show midway through the evening, and we will crown a Queer Court at the end of the night.
Is there an after-party?
Yes—the Vista Rooftop bar (outside the banquet room) will be open afterwards if you’d like to continue the night. Prom ends PROMPTLY at 9pm.

More questions? Want to be a sponsor? Email us at ocmdpride.com!

The annual, all-love,
great gay dance party

Saturday June 14 2025
6-9pm
Vista Rooftop @
The Fenwick Inn

Hosted by The Buzzed Word and Dakota Whitlock, Pride Prom is a more inclusive, queer version of your high school dances past—a night of drag, queens, getting down, dressing up, and most importantly, celebrating love of all kinds.

Open to ages 16+, the Prom aims to give everyone who didn’t get to attend prom in their way a chance to be unapologetically themselves. For 2025, we’re so excited to be at the gorgeous Vista Rooftop banquet room at the Fenwick Inn—with a skyline view for your starry night celebration, and a reserved room block at the hotel for those who’d like to make it an all-night event.

This is a ticketed event; $15 per person. We expect it will sell out, so please plan to buy ASAP.
Can’t wait to party with you all!
See FAQs here>>