Pricey pre-game! Parents shell out upwards of $30K for elaborate pre and post-prom festivities: 'Go all out for your kid'

Parents are spending heavily on prom-related festivities, with the report describing pre- and post-prom events that can cost upwards of $30,000. ABC News and 6 Action News cite examples from Philadelphia families, including a mother who spent about $6,000 on a prom send-off featuring un alfombra roja y un alquiler de Lamborghini, alongside a $3,000 custom dress. Another reported event in Philadelphia was described as Cinderella-inspired and involved hiring an event planner, with a cost estimated at $27,000. The article also mentions Bridgerton-themed send-offs costing around $12,000 and notes that some parents are paying for elaborate photography packages and after-prom activities. A Staten Island photographer charges $150 to $300 per session and may travel to locations such as a limo or near the Verrazzano Bridge. The report describes AfterPromNYC converting Manhattan club venues into supervised events aligned with high school committees.