page_title: Prom
section_title: France
hierarchical_section_title: Prom / Related social gatherings elsewhere / Europe / France
caption_attribution_description: English: Couple of students in Paris Français&#160;: Etudiants au premier Bal de Promo Solidaire français organisé le 7 juin 2013 par l'association Donnons leur une chance sous le Magic Mirrors chapiteau de l'Espace Fraternité, 2 rue du Docteur Roncin à Aubervilliers, France.
context_page_description: A promenade dance, commonly called a prom, or a formal in Australian English, is a dance party of high school students. It may be offered in semi-formal black tie or informal suit for boys, with dresses for girls. This event is typically held near the end of the senior year. Proms figure greatly in popular culture and are major events among high school students. There may be individual senior and junior proms or they may be combined.
  At a prom, a "prom king" and a "prom queen" may be revealed. These are honorary titles awarded to students elected in a school-wide vote prior to the prom. Other students may be honored with inclusion in a prom court. The selection method for a prom court is similar to that of homecoming queen/princess, king, and court. Inclusion in a prom court may be a reflection of popularity of those students elected and their level of participation in school activities, such as clubs or sports.
  The "prom queen" and "prom king" may be given crowns to wear. Members of the prom court may be given sashes to wear and photographed together.
  Similar events, which may be locally inspired by debutante balls, take place in many other parts of the world.
context_section_description: In France, high school students have only recently experienced prom. On June 27, 2013, more than 300 students in Paris, France held a prom. Event planning company White-Tie-Affair partnered up with multiple local companies to host the “Solidarity Prom Ball” charity gala. Food, drinks, venue, limousine as well as gift bags were sponsored by the different companies and provided for the students for free. On top of that, famous French music groups Psy4 de la Rime and Alibi Montana were the guest performance of the evening. All proceeds from the students’ entrance fee were donated to Donnons Leur Une Chance, a French non-profit organization that will help realize educational projects.
caption: Couple of students in Paris
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