What do I need to get into Prom? What is my ticket?

Student entry to Prom is through the South Patio in Union Station West to the right of the main entrance between 7:30-9:00pm.
If you enter Union Station through a different entry point, you will have to exit through the front to get checked in at the South Patio. Look for the signs.

Doors close at 9:00pm. NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED AFTER 9PM.

You will need your 2022-23 Pacifica ID Card (or studentvue with your picture) to be checked in electronically. 
Only those students who purchased tickets and their guests will be on the prom list and will be admitted.
Guests must enter with the PHS student who bought their ticket.
After students/guests are checked in, they will receive a special red wristband.
Everyone must wear the wristband to have access to the prom areas.

The invitation card and the receipt are NOT a ticket. 
There are no ticket sales at Prom. 

NOTE: If you gave your receipt or invitation to another student or switched guests and did not notify Mr. Castañón of those changes, those names NOT appearing on the Prom list will be denied entry.

Is there a security check at Prom? What is not allowed inside the venue?

Students and their guests attending prom will go through a security screening.
Students may also be subject to sobriety screening If the need arises.
If a student or guest does not pass the security screening, they will not be allowed into Prom. Administration will contact parents (and law enforcement if necessary).

The following are not allowed inside the facility.
Don’t bring them. You may be asked to throw them away.

• large bags or backpacks
• caps
• gum
• open mint containers
• chains
• canes
• glow in the dark items
• lighters/matches
• water bottles
• sharp objects
• markers/pens/pencils
• any illegal contraband (alcohol/drugs)

Any students who brings prescription medication will need to speak with administration at check in.

Will there be professional photos at Prom? How much will they be?

Monarch Photography will be taking Prom photos at the PHS Cafeteria from 4:00-6:00pm.
If you taking the bus and planning on taking photos, please arrive at 4:00pm.
Photo prices are listed below:

There will NOT be professional photos taken at Union Station, only a photo booth.

When are buses leaving? What do I need to get on the bus?

Buses will be leaving Pacifica at 5:30pm. 
Be at PHS by 4:45.

You will need to meet outside the ASB Room by the bookkeeper window by 4:45pm.
Park your car or get dropped off in the lot outside the cafeteria.
Bring your completed yellow permission form with you. You will hand it to the bus chaperone during check-in.

Students and their guests will be brought into the ASB Room in groups of 50 and checked in. 
You will receive a red wristband which will allow you to skip the check in table at the prom venue.
You will still need to go through security at prom.
After checking in at the ASB Room, the group swill load the bus.

• Students who did not purchase bus transportation will not be allowed on the bus.

All three buses will leave at 5:30pm
We cannot hold a bus for you if you are late.
Be at PHS by 4:45.

All buses will leave prom following its conclusion (11:30) and return to Pacifica at approximately 1am.
Please make sure you will be picked up on campus at that time.

How do I get to Prom? Where do I park?

In order to be at Prom by 7:30pm, we highly recommend you leave Oxnard by 5:30pm. Traffic can be unpredictible.

The address for Union Station is 800 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
It is right off the 101 Freeway.

There is a drop off in front of Union Station for those taking a limo or being driven. (Union Station West on map below - do not drop off at East Station, you will have to walk through station to get to prom area)
There are also parking areas in the front of Union Station for $16 (Lot B [closest] & D. Do NOT park in Lot G) and in the back of Union Station for $8.
If you park in the back, you will have to walk through the train station loading areas to reach the main area in Union Station West.

Student entry to Prom is through the South Patio in Union Station West- look for signage.

 

What will the weather be like at Prom?

The dance floor area will be inside, however some dining tables and activities will be located outside.

Los Angeles Weather.

 

What is happening at Prom?

Prom is from 7:30-11:30pm

• Check-in is from 7:30-9:00pm
• Dinner is served from 7:45-9:30pm
• Doors close at 9:00pm.
• Dessert is from 9:30pm to 11pm.
• Prom Royalty Coronation at 10:15pm
• Prom ends at 11:30pm.

Prom is a semi-formal event.
Remember to keep it “classy”.

What time will dinner be served? What is on the menu?

Dinner will be a classic-style buffet served from 7:45-9:30pm.
Dessert will be served at 9:30pm.
The menu is available here.

Dining will be in both the South Patio and Main Concourse

All food and beverage is included in your Prom price.
It is an inclusive event, you will not be refunded for dinner if you choose not to eat at prom.

 

What activities are at Prom?

In the Main Concourse Area:

• Dancing  8:30 until 11:30pm.
• 360 Photo 8:30-11:30pm
• Photo Booth

In the South Patio:

• Caricature artists.
• Henna Tattoo artists.
• Prom 2023 Prop

All activities are included in your prom ticket: no extra charge.

When do we vote for Prom Royalty?

Prom royalty voting will take place as you first enter the Prom venue in the South Patio.

Those attending prom may vote for up to 2 nominees.
Voting will take place until 9pm

The nominees are:

• Mark Maningas
• Jannel Martinez
• Eddie Martinez
• Leila Stinson
• Apple Avalos
• Aliese Vasquez

The 2 Prom Royals will be announced at 10:15pm.

 

 

Where is the Coat Check?

Coat check will be in the main concourse area. 
Coat check is complementary.
Only coats, shoes, and purses will be accepted.
We will not hold cell phones or other electronic devices.

Please be sure to pick-up your items prior to 11:30pm

When can I leave Prom?

Prom ends at 11:30pm.
If you choose to leave earlier, you will not be able to re-enter.
You may not leave to put or get something from a car, bus, or limo and re-enter.

Once Prom is over you will need to leave the facility.

In order to get a full refund, you must notify Mr. Castañón or Mrs. Chavira, bookkeeper, by Friday, May 12.
After that date, you may only get a partial refund, as we will have submitted our meal totals to the caterer and be charged for them.
(An exception will be made for EXTREME circumstances only).