By Daily Press staff
DOWNTOWN — Some came by limousine and wore tuxedos. Others came by bus, sporting aloha shirts, even Mardi Gras garb.
In all, nearly 1,000 senior citizens gathered at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Saturday afternoon to eat, dance and celebrate the 27th annual Seniors’ Prom.
The free event was hosted by City Hall in conjunction with its counterparts in Culver City, Torrance and Beverly Hills, said organizer and city worker Anita Ybarra. It attracted seniors from throughout the westside.
During a break in songs by the Melody Masters, an 18-piece orchestra that played the event, Herb Rosen, 82, of Culver City, said he planned to meet three girls at the prom.
“My wife passed away six months ago,” he said after a waltz with Ann Warren, 82, of Culver City. “I love dancing, so I’m back out.”
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on March 22, 2004. Read the original PDF.