Read below to find out about the history of this event:

2003

The first ever ThanXgiving Youth Social was held back in 2003! The youth members of C.I.T.Y. felt the need to create an activity where youth could socialize in, be in a safe space, meet new friends, watch TV, and enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday season. At the time, the Social was nothing like what it is today; there were no performances, no sponsors, no event web site, and the food was not catered. The event was originally a potluck and was held at The Spot (in West Hollywood). Both LGBTQ youth and their allies showed up and got to socialize at this activity. But there was still more to come (in the years ahead)...

2004

The C.I.T.Y. Youth Board knew that November was coming up and so was Thanksgiving. Remembering the previous year's event, the youth wanted to once again host a social for youth...but this time their imagination took off! The event was held on Sunday, November 21st, 2004 at Plummer Park (in the City of West Hollywood) and was sponsored by Wells Fargo. The event featured a live youth DJ, free food, all sorts of giveaways, youth resources, and youth from all over Southern California. Check out photos from the 2004 event!

2005

2005 saw the third annual ThanXgiving Youth Social. The event was once again sponsored by Wells Fargo and was a great time for all who attended. The event was held at the Metropolitan Community Church, Los Angeles (MCCLA) on November 17th and had over 75 youth in attendance...and we even had some parents attend! Prior to the event, a "mystery guest" was announced on the C.I.T.Y. x1 web site. As the event began, the guest was revealed, and it was none other than the Mayor of the City of West Hollywood, Abbe Land. Mayor Land welcomed the youth of the community and mentioned how proud she was of everyone involved with the event and everyone who attended. Also in attendance were Reverend Neil Thomas (of MCC/LA), Sue Sexton (Lesbian Gay Advisory Board Member), and the MCCLA Staff. Check out photos from the 2005 event!

2006

The 4th annual ThanXgiving Youth Social returned to MCCLA for the 2nd-straight year. Over 100 youth from all over the area attended and were treated to free food, performances, and community resources. Councilmember Abbe Land attended her second ThanXgiving Youth event and dropped by to say Hello. Other guests included community leaders, the Trevor Project, members of the TRIBLE LA Youth Group, and several GSA Clubs. Check out photos from the 2006 event!

2007

This year marks the fifth year that we have held the event! We have sure come a long way from the potluck that was held back in 2003. This year promises to be just as exciting and a great activity for youth of the community as we bring this event back to Plummer Park for the first time since 2004! So what will happen!? Who will show up? What will the performances be like!? Well, let's find out together! Join us on November 17th, at Plummer Park for the 2007 ThanXgiving Youth Social!