Couple caught dancing in the snow at midnight got flooded with ‘proposal’ wishes — but the truth was even better
Winter nights have a way of making everything magical and beautiful. In downtown Raleigh, one such moment unfolded when a couple was spotted dancing in the snow just after midnight. Their twirls on a quiet, snow-covered street created a scene that looked almost like a movie, drawing the attention of a neighbor, Ann Win Anh Nguyen, who happened to witness it from her apartment. As reported by ABC 7 Chicago on Monday, February 2, 2026, the moment quickly gained attention online, sparking curiosity and admiration among viewers across social media.
Nguyen recalled being immediately drawn to the scene outside her window. “It looks like they were dancing,” she said. “It looked so beautiful through the window of my apartment.” At first, she thought it might be a proposal, so she shared the video with friends who live nearby. The clip quickly spread online, gathering thousands of likes and sparking a flood of messages from people offering treats, dinners, or even photo sessions, all hoping to meet the mysterious dancers. The simple act of spinning together in the quiet snow seemed to touch viewers in a way that went far beyond the winter chill. The couple in the clip could be seen joyfully dancing together in the snow, a parked car in front of them casting soft highlights, as they savored being alone in the middle of the quiet street.
Eventually, the couple was identified and shared their own perspective, posting a video taken at street level. They explained that they were already married and that the dance was just a private moment of joy. Nguyen commented on how the scene was not an ordinary one that you get to witness every day, and it was rather “something like we see in movies… but it’s real.” Though they preferred not to give formal interviews, they expressed appreciation for the positive response online. Nguyen said witnessing the dance made her feel lucky and reminded her how small, unexpected experiences can bring warmth and delight to those who stop to notice them.
Stories like these remind us how small, spontaneous gestures can capture hearts. In another incident, a couple's recently magical proposal left everyone cheering. French athlete Alice Finot created a truly unforgettable moment after her performance in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Olympics. Though she didn’t win a medal, she broke the European record with a time of 8:58.67 and immediately celebrated in a personal way. Meeting her partner in the stands, she got down on one knee and proposed using a pin she had run with, saying, “I told myself that if I ran under nine minutes, knowing that nine is my lucky number and that we’ve been together for nine years, then I would propose.” The couple embraced and shared a sweet kiss as spectators cheered. Finot added, “He’s the one who always gives me strength… I really had a blast, I managed to express myself… I don’t regret anything.”