Take In the Promenade: Belmont High's Pre-Prom Pomp Today

It's a big day for the seniors at Belmont High School: today is not just the last full day of classes for the class of 2013 (although they will be back for exams next week), it's also the Junior/Senior Prom.

And no matter how much parents or younger brothers and sisters would love to join in on the festivities, the day is set aside for the kids.

But family, siblings and friends can catch a glimpse of the prom goers in their gowns, tuxes, suits and party dresses parade at the pre-prom Grand Promenade taking place in the Belmont High School's auditorium sometime after 4:30 p.m. when prom attendees are expected to sign-in.

Couples or groups of friends walk across the stage to cheers and flash of cameras and iPhones.

(Tip: Get there early so you can get a good seat along the aisle.)

The promenade continues outside when the couples and friends get to run a gauntlet of parents, relatives, friends and family before heading onto the buses for Boston.