Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older.

Night to Shine will be held in-person this year at The Bridge Church located at 3752 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, NJ 08690 on February 7th, 2025 from 6PM – 9PM.

Night to Shine is a complimentary event made possible by our generous sponsors; there is no charge to attend.

Yes, spots are available on a first come, first served basis. However, if you are interested in attending, but we are full, please contact us and we will connect you with other Night to Shine host churches in the area.

Every guest of Night to Shine enters the event on a red carpet complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi. Guests receive the royal treatment, including hair and makeup touch-up stations, shoe shining stations, limousine rides, corsages and boutonnieres, a karaoke room, catered dinner, prom favors for each honored guest, a Respite Room for parents and caregivers and, of course, dancing! Each honored guest receives a crown or tiara because they are all kings and queens!

As this is a special occasion, we encourage our honored guests to dress nicely, which may include prom gowns for the ladies, and suits or tuxes for the men. However, there is no official dress code, as we want our guests to feel comfortable on their special night!

Caregivers are not required to stay with their guests during the Night to Shine event. Every honored guest will receive a personal chaperone, or “buddy,” who will remain with the guest throughout the entire evening.

For the safety of all of our honored guests, we request that all parents and/or caregivers who want to remain with their guest inside the event sign up as a volunteer. Background checks and an event training is required for every volunteer.

In order for a family member or friend to be a chaperone/buddy for the night, they must sign up as a volunteer. On both the volunteer registration form and guest registration form, please complete the guest/buddy request section.

We recognize, value, and love our guest parents and caregivers! For this reason, part of our campus is dedicated to you during the event. Our Respite Room area will provide caregivers with a comfortable place to enjoy the evening. Complimentary refreshments and coffee, will be served. Live streaming from the dance floor will keep you connected with the event inside, and we will have a parent liaison team to answer any questions you may have throughout the evening.

We understand that you may want to periodically check on your guest, however, for the safety of all of our guests, parents and caregivers will only be allowed inside the event under very specific circumstances (ie: if their guest requires assistance in the restroom). Prior to the red carpet entrance, you and your guest will meet the chaperone/buddy who will remain with your guest throughout the event. This will give you an opportunity to review emergency contact information and discuss any concerns with the assigned buddy. At the end of the evening, all parents and caregivers will be invited into the sanctuary for the crowning ceremony, where buddies will crown their guest queen or king, as well as enjoy a dance with them.

Visit the registration page to register as a volunteer. Background checks and event training is required for every volunteer, including parents/caregivers who wish to attend as a buddy. Training dates will be announced as we approach the event date.

Anyone 14 and older can help at Night to Shine. If a volunteer is under the age of 18, a parent/guardian must sign a waiver form in order for their child to participate. All volunteers must attend a mandatory event training session.