Editing Prom (section)

===Champagne Parties===
[[File:Date Night At The Clubhouse - Angle 1.jpg|thumb|A champagne party at a clubhouse, 2024]]
Champagne parties, also known as "send-offs," have become a prominent pre-prom tradition in the United States. These celebrations typically take place before high school proms and serve as elaborate gatherings that precede the formal prom event. The concept of champagne parties gained significant attention due to their flamboyant nature and the remarkable cultural custom they represent.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-prom-send-offs-met--20140509-story.html|title=In African-American community, pre-prom parties have glitz, glam|date=2014-05-14|access-date=2014-05-20|work=Chicago Tribune}}</ref>

Originating in the 2010s{{fact|date=June 2024}}, champagne parties are characterized by their extravagance, creativity, and community involvement. Families host these events to celebrate and honor their teenagers as they prepare to depart for their proms. The festivities often include live music, themed decorations, red carpet entrances, and communal gatherings where friends, family, and neighbors come together to celebrate the youth's journey into adulthood. Attire at champagne parties typically mirrors the elegance and formality of prom attire, with teenagers and sometimes even their guests donning stylish evening gowns, suits, and formalwear.