THE BOO BALL

Pride can't be cancelled... Only re-imagined!

Join us this Halloween for the first ever BOO BALL. Bring your bubble buddies to our secret location for a physically distanced silent disco dance party!

DETAILS:

• Date: October 31st, 2020
• Times: 3:00pm-5:00pm, 6:00pm-8:00pm, 9:00pm-11:00pm
• Capacity: 50 people MAX per time slot!
• Ticket price: $11.71 ($10 + $1.71 in fees/taxes)
• General Admission: On sale Monday Oct 9 at 9:00am
• Minimum purchase 2 tickets, MAX of 6 in a bubble

SECRET LOCATION

The City of Vancouver has asked us not to advertise the exact location in advance. If you have accessibility questions regarding site access or any other accessibility concerns, please reach out to us at office@vancouverpride.ca and we will connect with you directly.

The location will be within 50ft of a street and is within walking distance of public transportation (sky train and bus)

We will email all registered guests the event location approximately 24 hours before the event.

*Note: the event lists the location of the event as being at 1080 Howe Street. The ticketing platform requires an address but the event will NOT be at that location.

WHAT'S A SILENT DISCO?

A silent disco is an event where people dance to music listened to on wireless headphones. Rather than using a speaker system, music is broadcast via a radio transmitter with the signal being picked up by wireless headphone receivers worn by the participants. Those without the headphones hear no music, giving the effect of a group of people dancing to...nothing.

We will have 2 DJ's playing during each event time, and a 3rd station playing your favorite throwback tunes!

MUSIC

3:00pm-5:00pm: Softieshan & TBD

6:00pm-8:00pm: Softieshan & Dj Denise

9:00pm-11:00pm: Dj Krista Mac & Dj Kasey Riot

FLOW PERFORMERS

Diamond Minx

Jerbearwhips

Ash Sapphire

Natalia

AMENITIES

Porta Potties on site

Sealed water bottles will be available upon request for no cost

Roving Harm reduction and First Aid team carrying Naloxone

ACCESSIBILITY

• This event site is outdoors and partially covered, without heating. Guests are encouraged to dress warmly. The event site has a mix of flat rubberized playground material, flat concrete, uneven concrete, and access ramps. All pods and paths are located on flat, even ground. Some pods must be accessed using an access ramp (4ft in width).
• Uneven ground will be marked with cones and/or reflective tape wherever possible.
• This event will have low lighting. Please note that projector lights may be used, which may result in flashing or strobing.
• Guests will be briefed on how to navigate their headsets upon arriving at the event. Headsets can be removed at any time during the event, and guests will have the ability to control the volume on their own individual headset at all times. When guests' headphones are not on, music will not be audible at this event.
• An accessible porta potty will be available on site (within 100ft of all pods). The accessible washroom can be accessed from all pods via flat concrete and access ramps.
• VPS is requesting that folks do not wear strong scents to this event. As this event will be taking place in a public space, we cannot promise that this environment will be fragrance-free.
• Each pod will have bench seating provided. Benches are 19 inches in height and 12 inches in width and do not have a back rest. Chairs with backs will be on site and available upon request. Seating will be sanitized between each time slot.
• Limited accessible parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please reach out to office@vancouverpride.ca to book a space.
• The site is within 50ft of a street, for easy drops offs and pickups.
• The City of Vancouver has asked us not to advertise the exact location of the event in advance. If you have questions regarding accessibility concerns, please reach out to us at office@vancouverpride.ca and we will connect with you directly.

COVID-19 PLANS

Here are a few of the things we are doing to make sure our event is safe and fun for everyone (full policy can be found at the bottom of the page):

• We will be screening all guests prior to them entering the event site which includes a series of questions, a contactless temperature check, hand sanitizer, and taking a phone number for contact tracing purposes
• Guests will be required to wear masks at all times
• Guests in pre-booked groups of 2-6 people will be assigned to their own pod which will be spaced out from other pods
• Headphones will not be re-used throughout the night

RULES

VPS is dedicated to keeping our community safe. Please review our event rules before purchasing tickets.

• Masks must be worn at all times while inside the event space
• Please bring your own face covering. Acceptable face coverings are cloth/medical masks that fully cover your nostrils and mouth area. Other acceptable face coverings are plastic face shields that cover your nose and mouth area. We will have spare disposable masks for guests, if necessary. Masks are required on the event site at all times.
• Groups/Bubbles MUST arrive together
• Guests are not permitted to bring food into the event
• No "Ins and outs" are being permitted at this event
• No smoking is allowed at any parks in Vancouver
• Guests may bring a clear water bottle filled with water into the event. Non-clear water bottles will be dumped at the gate.
• Guests may be subject to a contactless bag search before entering the event space
• Guests must remain within their pod space
• Costumes that are racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist or otherwise derogatory or appropriative will not be allowed inside the event. You will be asked to remove or change it before entering the event spaceVPS requests that guests refrain from using or wearing scented products.
• No substances or alcohol will be allowed in the event

PLEASE REVIEW THE COMPLETE COVID-19 PLAN AND EVENT RULES HERE:

https://vancouverpride.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/BOO-BALL-COVID-19-ACCESSIBILTY-RULES-2020.pdf

**By purchasing tickets to this event you agree that you have read and will adhere to all of the event rules and regulations.

REFUND POLICY

No refunds will be offered unless a government-implemented COVID-related restriction is put in place, preventing this event from proceeding.