Pulsating music and throngs of scantily-clad Harvard students and locals grooved, partied and packed the dance floor at Saturday's grand reopening of Paradise, a club that was closed by the city of Boston in March.

Harvard student turnout was significant because the reopening was promoted largely by Harvard undergraduates and featured an alumni DJ.

Eight Harvard student promoters, working closely with club management, sent out e-mails to attract students at Harvard and on other local college campuses, said Daniel Houston '01, who was in charge of promoting on campus.

Houston said the reopening party was a success because of the wide range of students who attended.

"The tremendous turnout from Wellesley, B.U., B.C. and Northeastern left no doubt that a sexy, mixed student crowd will be coming out for the hottest Saturdays in Boston," Houston wrote in an e-mail message.

The Harvard connection with Paradise and M-80, another club that will share the building, was strengthened by the presence of resident D.J. Shiuan Lui '95, who often spins for parties at the Phoenix, a Harvard final club.

Harvard students were a massive presence, piling out of cabs, cars and the T. Due to massive promotion for the reopening night party, waiting in line for upwards of 40 minutes was not uncommon for those arriving later.

Lines of club-goers snaked outside the two doors, including one line for people on a special "Harvard" guest list.