For the second year in a row, the “Night to Shine” prom for the special needs community — called VIPs — will showcase an evening of dining, dancing, karaoke and much more at the St. Croix Montessori School Saturday, Feb. 7. The event is free for VIPs and their caregivers.
The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with a red carpet entrance, where fans, therapy dogs, and paparazzi will welcome attendees. Throughout the campus, various rooms will offer makeup, nail and hair styling, corsages and boutonnieres, a selection of hats, and sparkle tattoos.
Prom goers will enjoy dinner, karaoke, a dedicated relaxation room with therapists, and a photo booth. Caregivers will have their own dining area with a view of the dancers or can choose to join in on the dancing.
There will also be unique cars to give VIPS exciting rides.
Entertainment throughout the evening will include fire dancers, steel pan, and dance music by DJ Rad Dad, a large-screen television, and a bouncy house. Each VIP will be crowned king and queen of the prom before the night ends at 9 p.m.
At the end of the evening, Tim Tebow will share a personal message with the crowd.
“This is the best night of the year,” Jen Foley, volunteer coordinator, said. “It’s a widespread community event.”
Gowns and other prom wear will be donated to those who shop at the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix.
Last year, 39 VIPs, 24 caregivers and 145 volunteers made the evening special.
Sponsors again this year include St. Croix Montessori, St. Croix Christian Church, Bank of St. Croix, VI Energy Office, Leatherback Brewing Co., Cookies by Cami, Purafire fire dance team, The Landing at Cane Bay, Cruzan Environmental Services, Reliance Protection Agency, JS Therapies, Island Therapy and Coral Reef Academy.
Tim Tebow, the famous quarterback, began his professional career after winning the Heisman Trophy in 2007. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2010, led the team to its first division title in years and played with them until 2021. He also played professional baseball for five years. According to a press release, the Tim Tebow Foundation works to “bring faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need.”
Ages 14 and older and caregivers can register for the “Night to Shine” at 340-718-3130 or www.scccvi.com.
