Organizers and a battalion of volunteers are set to host the annual Night to Shine late next week.
The event, which offers about 170 people with special needs the chance to experience all the glamour and glitz of a prom, will occur Feb. 10.
Todd Tellman, director of Jefferson City's event, said 600 churches from around the world are again participating in this year's Night to Shine, an experience centered around God's love. The event, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is open to anyone living with disabilities, ages 14 and older.
But they must have preregistered and the event is booked up.
Each event includes a red carpet entrance, limousine rides, dancing, karaoke, gifts, a catered dinner and a crowning ceremony for each participant.
As guests arrive, they will be escorted inside by Jefferson City Fire Department staff and other emergency workers in their dress blues.
"Volunteers and paparazzi will line the red carpet," Tellman said. "They will cheer for the guests."
Once guests are inside, they are to be matched with a "buddy."
Inside the center, volunteers will give guests a "pre-prom pampering" -- including hair and makeup. There will be some jewelry for them to take home for free. They will receive corsages and will be professionally photographed. Men will receive shoe shines.
Guests can participate in karaoke and dancing.
"Toward the middle of the night, we'll play a video from Tim Tebow," Tellman said.
About 135 care givers are expected to receive a little respite during the night at a simultaneous event at Solid Rock Church, 508 Hunters Run Road.
"That event gives caregivers a chance to relax, and we celebrate them," Tellman said. "They'll have music and a Christian comedian."
Organizers will offer a live stream from the prom as well, he said, so caregivers can watch if they like.
"A lot of the parents and caregivers are comfortable with us now," he added. "They can just go off and do something on their own that night."