Frank Hansen and his partner, Vivian Wong, weren’t able to go to the Benicia High School prom together in 1987, but thanks to the BART Prom, they were able to make their dream come true Saturday night at Oakland’s Rockridge Station.

“I wanted to go to the prom with him in high school, but it took 40 years,” Wong said jokingly. “This is very fun.”

BART’s first-ever prom, which sold out nearly 1,200 tickets in advance, featured food trucks, a lighted dance floor reminiscent of “Saturday Night Fever,” and music by D.J. Billy Vidal and the 1980s cover band “Sixteen Scandals.”

Every ticket included unlimited punch, a BART boutonniere or corsage and a printed prom photo keepsake. The prom theme was a combination of the 1980s and under-the-sea, which led to a variety of colorful outfits. Promgoers cheered and raised their hands each time a train rolled into the station.

Porfirio Rangel and Mary Reyes, of Oakland, were crowned prom king and queen by BART General Manager Bob Powers and Chief Communications Officer Alicia Trost after a contest where fans submitted videos of BART “promposals” on social media.

Erin Grassie, and her partner, Eric Lambrecht, of Oakland, dressed in sparkly silver attire and brought their teenage daughters to the event.

“It’s Oakland. It’s weird and wonderful and all of the best things,” Grassie said. “It’s amazing to see everyone out here having so much fun, it’s an incredible vibe.”

People dance to tunes by D.J. Billy Vidal during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)People dance to tunes by D.J. Billy Vidal during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Marcel Gaite, of Brentwood, dances during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Marcel Gaite, of Brentwood, dances during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Joseph Baran, of Oakland, and Ellie Ho, of San Francisco, pose for photos during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Joseph Baran, of Oakland, and Ellie Ho, of San Francisco, pose for photos during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Avalon Wood, of Oakland, center, dances during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Avalon Wood, of Oakland, center, dances during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Shari Hall, of San Jose, hangs out with friends during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Shari Hall, of San Jose, hangs out with friends during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
People dance to the tunes of D.J. Billy Vidal during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)People dance to the tunes of D.J. Billy Vidal during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Corbett Simon and Maril Wright, to his right, of Oakland, wait in line to have their photo taken during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Corbett Simon and Maril Wright, to his right, of Oakland, wait in line to have their photo taken during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Michael Nowen, and Kit Levy, of Oakland, dance during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Michael Nowen, and Kit Levy, of Oakland, dance during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Michelle Moyer performs with the Sixteen Scandals band during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Michelle Moyer performs with the Sixteen Scandals band during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Taylor Waddell, of Berkeley, dances with friends during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Taylor Waddell, of Berkeley, dances with friends during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Dancers are reflected in Erin Johnson's glasses during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Dancers are reflected in Erin Johnson’s glasses during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Kelly Slaton and Shiloh Elias, of San Francisco, from left, dance during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Kelly Slaton and Shiloh Elias, of San Francisco, from left, dance during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Porfirio Rangel and Mary Reyes, of Oakland, are crowned King and Queen of the prom by BART General Manager Bob Powers and Chief Communications Officer Alicia Trost during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Porfirio Rangel and Mary Reyes, of Oakland, are crowned King and Queen of the prom by BART General Manager Bob Powers and Chief Communications Officer Alicia Trost during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Couples have their photo taken during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Couples have their photo taken during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
People dance to the Sixteen Scandals band during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)People dance to the Sixteen Scandals band during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Joseph Baran, of Oakland, and Ellie Ho, of San Francisco, pose for photos during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Joseph Baran, of Oakland, and Ellie Ho, of San Francisco, pose for photos during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
People cheer during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)People cheer during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
People dance to DJ Billy Vidal during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)People dance to DJ Billy Vidal during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Ziggy Oelverder, 10, and his mom Beth, of Oakland, have their photo taken during the BART Prom the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Ziggy Oelverder, 10, and his mom Beth, of Oakland, have their photo taken during the BART Prom the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
Ameya Patkar, ​Shannelle Craig and Estella Lin, of Cupertino, from left, attend the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Ameya Patkar, ​Shannelle Craig and Estella Lin, of Cupertino, from left, attend the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 
People cheer as a BART train passes during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980's and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)People cheer as a BART train passes during the BART Prom at the Rockridge BART station Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The first-ever event had an 1980’s and under-the-sea theme and sold out. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)