The Brief
- Hillsborough County Aging Services brought back its annual Senior Prom for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 450 seniors from 21 local centers gathered at The Regent in Riverview to celebrate National Senior Center Month.
- Attendees competed for Prom King and Queen while dressed as royalty from around the globe and in past centuries.
RIVERVIEW, Fla. – Hundreds of seniors in Hillsborough County traded spring tradition for September celebration as they dressed up, hit the dance floor and reconnected with long-lost friends.
Long-awaited return to dance floor
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The Hillsborough County Aging Services program hosted its signature Senior Prom at The Regent in Riverview, marking a major milestone for the community.
While the prom was once a cherished annual tradition, this year’s gathering was the first time the county was able to put on the event since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The response was overwhelming, with 450 seniors representing 21 local dining and activity centers packing the venue to celebrate.…