TikTok Sets Up “Prom Week” Due To Canceled Proms Worldwide

If you're missing out on your prom, TikTok wants to help by Setting up a "Prom Week" to get High-Schoolers into the prom mood.

This week long event, is daily at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET starting Tuesday April 21, it will feature hashtags, creators, and livestream events with those creators, celebrities and surprise live musical performances.

TikTok is also using creative effects to help viewers get in the prom spirit. Actor John Krasinki demonstrated the Prom Portrait background. Yes you heard that correctly John Krasinki aka Jim from the office is in on this. He has really been jumping on the social media wagon during the quarantine. There will also be special hashtags for the events each day.

The whole thing is a bit goofy, but could be fun. Here is the schedule for this years TikTok Prom:

Tuesday: #PromDIY: Sarah Hambley will help viewers create do-it-yourself prom looks worth remembering.
Wednesday: #PromLook: Surprise creators will share fashion and beauty tips.
Thursday: #PromPortrait: Bryant Eslava and Bonnie Rodriguez will demonstrate how to use TikTok’s creative effect to create the best awkward Prom Portrait. (this one sounds kinda fun)
Friday: #PromPlaylist: A surprise celebrity guest will be leading a dance tutorial.
Saturday: #TikTokProm: Diplo, who has been a huge TikTok fan, will host a live DJ set, along with Dillon Francis and other surprise guest performances. Attendees can engage with DJs during performances and request specific songs.