Night to Shine Returns to Dubois County Feb. 16 With Inclusive Prom

Night to Shine returned to Dubois County on Feb. 16, 2026, when Redemption Christian Church hosted a prom-style celebration that local reporting says drew more than 180 participants. Dubois County Free Press reported, “More than 180 participants attended the Night to Shine at Redemption Christian Church on Friday evening.”

The evening at Redemption included a limousine ride to a red-carpet entrance, a catered meal, hair and makeup stations, themed activities and a dance floor, according to local coverage and the Original Report summary. The Free Press described the program as “The special prom-like event for individuals with special needs crowns everyone as prom king and queen, then provides a limousine ride to a red-carpet entrance for a fun night featuring a catered meal, games, karaoke, dancing, and more.”

Organizers and volunteers photographed the event and the Free Press posted images on its Facebook page under the caption, “Night to Shine 2026 was a night to remember with more than 180 Kings and Queens taking part in a special prom experience at Redemption Christian Church. Here are a few photos of the joyous night.” Comments on that post included Paula Breeding, “Love all these pics, looks like so much fun!!!,” Jolene Schnell, “My granddaughter had a wonderful time,” and Sarah Jarboe, “That’s what love is all about.”

The local date and the Tim Tebow Foundation national schedule differ in this year’s materials. The Tim Tebow Foundation website states, “Night to Shine takes place annually on the Friday before Valentine’s Day. This coming year, the event will be held around the globe on Friday, February 13, 2026.” The foundation also clarifies its role: “The Tim Tebow Foundation will provide support and resources to assist your church in planning the event but will not organize or plan each individual event. Also, while TTF staff may attend various Night to Shine events on Friday, February 13, 2026, we fully trust each host church to execute their event and any visits from TTF staff are simply meant to encourage and share in the celebration of Night to Shine and each honored guest.”

Local reporting and the Original Report provide the on-the-ground account for Dubois County’s Night to Shine at Redemption Christian Church on Feb. 16; the Tim Tebow Foundation materials supply national timing and organizer guidance and note that church referrals for the 2026 Night to Shine event have closed. The event’s photos and social reactions posted by Dubois County Free Press document how more than 180 honored guests were celebrated with crowning, music, food and activities at the community prom.