Emblematic of the end of the school year, prom is all about getting dressed up, spending an evening with friends, and celebrating the onset of summer. And - as demonstrated by one reader saying: “I loved my prom!” - what could be better than all those things?
So here we take a look at some of our best archive pictures of Preston proms from the early 2010s...
See if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
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41. Preston retro proms from down the years
Penwortham All Hallows Catholic High held its leavers' prom at The Pines Hotel in Clayton-le-Woods Photo: Submit
42. Preston retro proms from down the years
Penwortham All Hallows Catholic High held its leavers' prom at The Pines Hotel in Clayton-le-Woods Photo: Submit
43. Preston retro proms from down the years
Arriving in style....Penwortham All Hallows Catholic High held its leavers' prom at The Pines Hotel in Clayton-le-Woods Photo: Submit