Night to Shine
Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older.
February 7th, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In 2014, what started as a unique way to celebrate the the Tim Tebow Foundation’s 5-year anniversary, sparked what is now a worldwide movement. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older that has reached 56 different countries. Each year on the Friday before Valentine’s Day, tens of thousands of people with special needs all over the world are celebrated as royalty – the way God sees them every day. Now, we get to bring a Night to Shine to Tuscaloosa!
Become a Sponsor!
Join us in making a difference in the lives of people with special needs by supporting Night to Shine 2025. Your sponsorship will help create an unforgettable prom night experience for our honored guests. Explore our sponsorship opportunities and discover how your partnership can bring joy, love, and celebration to our community.
FAQ’s
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Night to Shine is a celebration! Although, every event looks a little different and is extra special, some of the elements included are a red carpet entrance complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi, hair and makeup stations, shoe-shining stations, limousine rides, corsages and boutonnieres, a catered dinner, dancing, karaoke, gifts, a Respite Room for parents and caregivers, and, a crowning ceremony where every honored guest receives a crown or tiara.
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Yes! For honored guests who need or would prefer to participate in Night to Shine virtually rather than in-person, a pre-recorded video Night to Shine Virtual Celebration will be available. This Virtual Celebration will be a prerecorded video that allows guests to experience a virtual red carpet, music, dancing, a crowning ceremony and more within your own home or small group environment! The Virtual Celebration video will be available beginning Friday, February 7, 2025 and will remain viewable for a full year. To learn more and register to receive access to the Night to Shine Virtual Celebration, click HERE.
We encourage you to enjoy a Night to Shine Virtual Celebration with family and friends! You can also add to the fun of the Virtual Celebration by dressing up in an outfit that makes you feel your best, preparing some of your favorite snacks, decorating your home or where you’ll be watching, and more!
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Night to Shine requires the help of hundreds of volunteers and is a wonderful way to connect with and serve your community of people with special needs! From serving as a guest’s buddy or member of the red carpet paparazzi, to keeping the enthusiasm up on the dance floor or serving food, there is something for everyone.
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All underaged volunteers must have permission from a parent or guardian.
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Yes! Volunteer training will be at The Church at Tuscaloosa on Saturday, January 25th, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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Every volunteer over 18 years old requires a background check. Please check out this LINK to complete the background check.
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The event will be held at The Church at Tuscaloosa. Located at 6120 Watermelon Rd., Northport, AL. 35473.
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Yes! If caregivers would like to stay on site, they can enjoy the Respite Room. There will be food, drinks and entertainment provided. Please indicate your attendance to the respite room when registering your guest.