Tulare high schools will hold a "Mystery Masquerade"

More than 1,000 Tulare high school students will attend Saturday's "Mystery Masquerade"-themed prom at the Visalia Convention Center.

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"We are going with a lot of masks this year," said George Vega, Tulare Western High School English teacher and prom coordinator.

The color scheme is red, gold and black. The event is from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Tickets are $50 before the event, $60 at the door.

"I think this is another successful prom," Vega said. "I am going in every year optimistic, and this is giving the opportunity for kids to have a great time and enjoy themselves."

Vega offered the following tips for a successful prom experience:

# Give yourself enough time to take pictures, have dinner and unwind.

"When you are in a rush and try and squeeze too much in at one time, it's not an enjoyable evening," he said.

# Don't forget your student ID, which is required for admission.

# Seniors should go to the prom, even if they don't have a date.

"Go with your friends and enjoy the evening," he said. "You've been going to school for so long together. This is [one of the last times] you will see each other before you go on with your life."

Staff members from each high school will supervise the prom, and students will be checked off a list as they arrive.

Parents may call the convention center to make sure their children arrived safely, Vega said.