As in past years, German Park was one of the more popular places. Other spots included Lykke Books and a number of other establishments were popular.

Students said they considered prom a good time to get dressed up and have fun with other students.

“It’s fun getting to see high school students come together just for fun,” said Cathedral High School student Brennan Glawe.

“It’s fun seeing everybody dressed up and happy,” said New Ulm High School student Taylynn Paulson.

Calleigh Frederickson and Sophie Berger walk in 2025 grand march at New Ulm High School. Submitted by Crystal Federickson

“It’s great to have a super fun night with friends,” said Cathedral student Maddie Schreyer.

“It’s fun to get dressed up and see everybody,” said New Ulm High School student Breanna Haala.

Staff photo by Fritz Busch Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School prom attendees pause for photos in downtown New Ulm Saturday. From left, Ainsley Augustin, Kayla Martin, Marley Schauer, Kara Hinrichsen, Eden Grubbs, Izzy Wurster, Annika Lowrey, and Mckenzie Frank.

NUHS students gather in German Park for group photos ahead of the prom. L to R Hunter Dauer, Annika Wyffels, Ryan Johnson, Alyson Leslie, Brownwyn Schlagel, Ale Enamorado, Sophie Berger, Calleigh Frederickson, Kelsey Grosem, Daniel Jeske, Sophie Lund, Allie Schneider, Elizabeth Pearson, Kelsey Landstiener, Ryan Martinka, Ethan Cunningham, Brett Hutchens and Siana Freidrich Submitted by Crystal Federickson

Springfield also held it’s prom Saturday night. The the was “Under the Rio Lights.” (L to R) Bryson Dolly, Karina Villarreal, Chloe Dolly and Aiden Weiland. Submitted by Amanda Dolly:

New Ulm High School prom attendees pause for photos in downtown New Ulm Saturday. From left, Breanna Haala and Keaton Weston.

New Ulm Cathedral prom attendees pause for photos in downtown New Ulm Saturday. From left, Brennan Glawe, Taylynn Paulson of New Ulm High School, Maddie Schreyer and Anton Pyan.