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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25. Preston retro proms from down the years
Our Lady's Catholic High School Prom, Fulwood Photo: National World
26. Preston retro proms from down the years
Sarah Gould of Lea Cars chauffeurs Amy Rogers and Jade Milner to the Penwortham Girls High School Prom at The Pines Photo: Kevin McGuinness
27. Preston retro proms from down the years
Elizabeth Dickinson and Lily Barlow arrive at the Penwortham Girls High School Prom at The Pines Photo: Kevin McGuinness
28. Preston retro proms from down the years
The girls arrive in style at the Penwortham Girls High School Prom at The Pines Photo: Kevin McGuinness