Get ready to dust off the shoulder pads and tease up that hair \u2014 BART is taking riders back to the \u201880s for its latest community event.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The transit agency plans to host its first community prom on June 6, taking over the Rockridge Station parking lot for \u201cEnchantment Under the C Line.\u201d The 1980s-themed all-ages dance party will feature a DJ and live band playing hits from the era, along with bottomless punch, photo booths and more. Food will also be available for purchase onsite.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBART Prom is a playful way to celebrate transit as a community space. Events like this tap into the joy and connection that public transit can create,\u201d Michelle Robertson, BART\u2019s principal marketing representative, told the Chronicle. \u201cOur events generate enthusiasm for the system, build ridership and encourage people to ride for fun, all while reminding our community that BART is more than a commute \u2014 it\u2019s part of the cultural life of the Bay Area.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tickets are $15 and include BART-inspired boutonnieres and corsages. Attendees are encouraged to wear any generation of prom attire.<\/p>\n
Ahead of the event, BART will host a prom court contest. Those who wish to enter must post their best BART promposal to social media and tag BART by May 31. The pool will be narrowed down to three finalists that will be voted on by the public on Instagram before the June dance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Winners will be awarded onsite, receiving free entry to the event and BART-themed crowns.\u00a0<\/p>\n