We are thrilled to announce that Rock Around the World is back –– for the first time since 2016! Mark your calendars for 7-11pm on April 26th, for a night of international dancing, music, and cuisine at the city of Portland’s Ocean Gateway terminal. Hosted by the Portland Public Schools’ Multilingual & Multicultural center, our 12th annual Rock Around the World will kick off with a live and silent auction featuring items and experiences generously donated by Southern Maine community members and businesses. With delicious hors d’oeuvres from around the world, dance instruction from 10 sensational performers, a 50/50 raffle, and the dynamic musical stylings of DJ Our Latin Thing, you won’t want to miss out on all of the excitement! All proceeds raised from Rock Around the World will benefit Portland Public Schools students enrolled in the Make It Happen program.

The Make It Happen program, founded in 2007, serves language minority students across Portland’s public middle and high schools, providing enrichment opportunities, college admissions support, and personalized and structured academic coaching. With many graduates of the program being the first in their families to attend an institute of higher education, Make It Happen is crucial to helping students raise and realize their academic aspirations.

Tickets to the event are limited! To reserve your ticket(s) and to learn more about Rock Around the World, please visit www.portlandschools.org/rock! If you would like to support the event remotely, visit our webpage after April 1st to participate in our virtual silent auction or to donate directly to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools.