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Events

First Light hosts several exciting events each year to raise funds and bring the community together in support of our mission. From elegant galas to creative fundraisers like "Dancing with the Stars of the Magic City," these events provide vital support for our shelter while offering fun and engaging ways for donors to get involved.

Illume: A Brighter Way to Gala 2026

Illume 2026 is our annual spring fundraising event that brings our community together to celebrate impact and look toward the future. This special evening highlights the meaningful work being done and the lives being changed through your support. Join us as we connect, give, and shine a light on what’s possible ahead.

Click here to purchase tickets to Illume 2026.

Dancing With the Stars of the Magic City 2026

Dancing with the Stars of the Magic City is an annual fundraising event organized by the First Light Young Partners Board. This is a fun and family friendly event in the fall where teams compete to win the Torch People’s Choice Award for inspiring the most support for First Light.

More details about this event are coming soon. Stay tuned!

View galleries of our past events

2025 Dancing With the Stars of the Magic City
2025 Illume, A Brighter Way to Gala
First Light DWTS-77
2024 Dancing With the Stars of the Magic City
2024 Big Apple Gala

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