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Get ready to celebrate National Prom Day on March 31! This day has been around since the mid-1990s and is a time for high schoolers to come together, look their best, and have an unforgettable night. It's also a great way for friends, family members, and even alumni of proms past to reminisce about their own special memories. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready for an evening full of fun!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Prom Origins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Prom, short for promenade, started in the late 1800s as a simple event where college students would gather for a dance at the end of the academic year.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>High School Proms</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1920s, proms began to spread into high schools across the United States, often held in school gyms and featuring a live band for music.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Prom Becomes a Tradition</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the 1950s, prom had become a firm tradition in American high schools. This era saw the rise of more formal venues, professional music, and elaborate decorations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Prom Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Prom Day was first introduced in the mid-1990s as a way to celebrate this annual high school tradition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Official Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 2016, the Registrar at National Day Calendar declared March 31st to be National Prom Day, making it officially recognized across the United States.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a Prom Party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over and have a prom night at home. Dress up in formal attire, play some music, and have a dance party.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Relive your own Prom</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab your old prom pictures and reminisce about the night that was. Get together with the people who were there and enjoy looking back on those memories.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a Prom Playlist</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Sit down with friends and make a list of songs from their favorite proms. Create a playlist to remember each prom by and then spend the evening listening to it.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Recreate the Prom Experience</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find an old dress or suit, rent a limo, get some decorations, and throw your own prom in someone’s backyard or at a local event space.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch Prom Movies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pop some popcorn, grab your favorite snacks, and binge watch some classic 90's teen movies like She's All That, 10 Things I Hate About You, Can't Hardly Wait or Never Been Kissed.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a chance to celebrate milestone</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Prom is a once in a lifetime event that marks the end of one stage of life, and the beginning of another. It's an opportunity for young people to get dressed up, dance, and celebrate with their friends before heading off to college or entering the working world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It gives us lifelong memories</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No matter what happens in our lives, we never forget good memories from Prom night. Looking back on photos and reliving old stories can always bring a smile to our faces. Prom provides us with irreplaceable memories that we can cherish forever!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings us closer together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Prom is not just about partying and dancing - it's also about forming deeper relationships with your peers. Whether you're reconnecting with old friends or making new ones, prom presents the perfect opportunity for building meaningful bonds that will last long after the night ends.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Prom can Cost a Pretty Penny</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to a 2015 survey by Visa, on average, American families spend approximately $919 on prom-related expenses such as tickets, outfits, photos, and transportation.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Promposals are a Big Deal</h3><p class='facts-content'>Promposals–elaborate invitations to prom–have gained popularity in recent years, with some students going to great lengths involving choreographed dances or grand gestures to ask a date to prom.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Prom Night Inspired Movies and Music</h3><p class='facts-content'>The concept of prom night has inspired countless pop culture references including movies, TV series episodes, songs and even books, reflecting its significant role in American youth culture.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Charities Help Students Attend Prom</h3><p class='facts-content'>Various charities and organizations have been established to help students who might not otherwise be able to afford the event attend their prom. They provide services such as donated dresses, suits, and help with other prom-related costs.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Prom has Evolved with Culture and Times</h3><p class='facts-content'>From the choice of music to dress codes, from group dates on limousines to inclusive dance policies, Prom has evolved over the years reflecting larger sociocultural changes in America.</p></div></div>
National Prom Day is celebrated on March 31 every year. In 2024 National Prom Day will occur on a Sunday.
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