WATCH: University of Maryland holds prom for class of 2024 students that never had one

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (7News) — The last few years have been hard on students, especially those who missed out on major milestones due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On Friday night in College Park, the University of Maryland’s Senior Council held a special event to give graduating seniors the prom night they never had.

The event was free and had a Great Gatsby theme.

For the class of 2024, it was an opportunity to enjoy some of the moments they lost out on.

7News Photojournalist Andrew Inches captured the moment.